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.

he curled up into a

were just as terrified, and the color drained from their

grim in an instant due to

the entrance, piercing the eerie atmosphere and capturing everyone’s

an orange-flavored lollipop in her mouth. “It looks like you’re not being honest, Uncle

infuriated. “Gwendolyn! You made

dismissed him

had merely gotten Ezra to blare the sound of a thunderclap over the speakers, but she certainly didn’t

that scared of a little thunder,

“You!”

turned around and

to your

at the

jumped up and

to swear on our ancestors, Gwendolyn! Would you dare do

scowled. “Why should I need to swear on our ancestors? You

to because you’re too afraid!” Luke chimed

Too bad it’s not working.” The woman beamed while still enjoying her

of the family, Marcus gazed at Gwendolyn tenderly, albeit still

crowd could read his thoughts, nor did they dare

up with evidence that I

respond. “Look at how she just called me by my name, Hubby! She doesn’t respect me at all! And when did I ever pick on her?” she whined, turning to

to hurt. “What does this have to do

that, Lorelai pouted and moved to stand

Hector. “Gwendolyn’s right, Hector. If you’re accusing her of

me down to some unknown basement, and committed acts of violence against me there. Where am I

I’m a softie who’s never really had much

always wanted to kill me, Uncle Hector. You got Luke

You’re doing the exact same thing you just accused me

have proof.” With a grin, the woman opened up her