Chapter 746

Glynnis‘ caustic remarks stripped Marilla’s face of all color, her slender frame trembling even more violently. She clenched her eyes shut, mangling the small teddy bear in her grip.

It was the only way she could force herself not to recall those horrifying memories.

“So you can’t snag a spot as Mrs. Fairhaven, but hey, looks like you might land a cozy spot with Mr. Bartley’s son. Congrats in advance.” Glynnis flipped her hair arrogantly – a clear mimic of Elspeth’s flirtatious antics, “But sadly, I don’t have any wedding gift for you.”

Thaddeus‘ brows were knitted in anger, his eyes searing with crimson fury, “Say that one more time, and I’ll make sure your right ear hears nothing ever again.”

“Can’t handle the truth? She’s heading straight into the Bartley family’s arms, and your scowling won’t change a thing!”

Like a tiger Thaddeus advanced towards her with menacing steps.

Glynnis threw her hands up in dramatic despair, “Help! Dad! Save me! Thaddeus is out for blood!”

“Enough! What is all this racket?!” Frederic stood on the staircase, glaring down at the feuding pair, his voice thunderous.

“Dad! Thaddeus is going to hit me. He only knows how to hit women!”

Glynnis sobbed exaggeratedly, “He might as well just kill me!”

nose, his patience worn thin by the shrill noise, “Dennis, take her

Mr. Frederic Abernathy.”

coldly at

her hefty suitcase towards the door. Frederic, not entirely heartless, commanded sternly,

to comply, lifting the

Glynnis put on a pitiful act as she bid her father farewell, but deep down,

father had always shown her mercy. She would be

turbulent rage within him, “Glynnis mentioned the

at him with disdain, “Of course.”

brows furrowed, “Mr. Bartley’s son wants to

family hold sway in politics, and I’ve met Mr.

least, His is not a womanizer. And his parents don’t mind Marilla’s illness. They’re willing to accept her. Tell me, why would I

pale, damp with sweat,

Edith did, but the

how Alston always stood watch while Edith’s clique tormented her, sometimes

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the second year of junior high, after receiving new school uniforms, Edith, jealous of how

the equipment room and drenched her in dirty water,

in the musty corner, she couldn’t help shivering at the height of summer. At that moment, Alston, who had been silent before, approached and

fixed on her

her arms instinctively crossing her chest.

them, just once, okay? No one will ever know,” Alston had whispered, his voice deceptively sincere yet laced with raunchy depravity.

sent chills through

marry Marilla off.” Thaddeus‘ hands became white through tight clenching, “You’re upset with me and want to lash out. But you can’t use

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