The Ex and Her Riches

Upon hanging up, she relayed the instructions for the building’s decor and returned to the Harris residence.

The woman parked her car by the hillside and took out the spare keys to Treyton’s villa that he had given her prior.She went in and grabbed some things before heading to the ancestral hall leisurely.

As soon as she reached the entrance, she could already hear the sounds of sobbing from Hector’s wife, Nina Ross.

“Look, Marcus! You’ve seen Hector’s face now. This is all Gwendolyn’s doing. You can’t be partial toward her this time!”

Nina and Hector’s son, Luke, was just as livid. “Gwendolyn’s gone too far this time, Uncle Marcus. No matter what, my dad’s still her uncle and someone older than her. She can’t do this to him even if he’s done something to upset her!”

Amid all the complaints from Hector’s family, Marcus sat in his wheelchair in silence, fiddling with the prayer beads in his hand.

Leif stood next to him and sighed, looking as though he was withholding his words.

Noticing that, Marcus asked, “Is there something you want to say?”

“I wouldn’t dare.”

“It’s fine. I’m here, so speak your mind.”

Leif pondered briefly before stating, “I don’t think it’s wise to only listen to what Mr. Hector’s family has to say, Mr. Marcus. If Mr. Hector is accusing Ms. Gwendolyn of such acts, then there should at least be some form of proof.”

Lorelai was instantly enraged. “Hubby, you know Gwendolyn’s temper. She’s always been selfish and arrogant, so it’s really no surprise if she did this! Why would we need proof?”

Marcus remained quiet, and no one could tell what was on his mind.

Suddenly, Hector rose from his seat, walked toward the family altar, and knelt before it. “I, Hector Harris, swear on our ancestors that Gwendolyn did harm me with acid,” he declared firmly. “May the skies rumble and I be struck by lightning if I turn out to be lying!”

As soon as he finished, a thunderous boom sounded from outside.

was so startled that he curled up into a ball on

terrified, and the color drained from

turned grim in an instant due to

from the entrance, piercing

pushed the door open with an orange-flavored lollipop in her mouth. “It looks like you’re not being honest,

was infuriated. “Gwendolyn! You made that

him with a

over the speakers, but she certainly didn’t expect Hector’s family to jump in

must’ve done something wrong to be that scared

“You!”

around and

to your face? ‘Idle and Lazy?’

at the insults hurled at

man jumped up and stared at her

to swear on our ancestors, Gwendolyn! Would you dare do the same to prove you didn’t do this

“Why should I need to swear on our ancestors? You chose to do that. It doesn’t mean I have

because you’re too

trying to provoke me? Too bad it’s not working.” The woman beamed while

family, Marcus gazed at Gwendolyn tenderly, albeit still not uttering a

the crowd could read his thoughts, nor did they

Uncle Hector, but that’s a baseless accusation. You’ll have to come up with evidence that I did it. I won’t let your family and Lorelai pick on me like

called me by my name, Hubby! She doesn’t respect me at all! And

this have to do

Lorelai pouted and moved to stand

accusing her of this, you have

against me

tears streaming down his face, he continued, “You know me, Marcus. I’ve always loved Gwendolyn. I’m a softie who’s never really had much ambition. Would I be pointing my finger at her if

Uncle Hector. You got Luke to threaten Charles to hurt me while I

You’re doing the exact same thing you just accused

With a grin, the woman