NovelFastChapter 1100
After lunch, Evadne and Jason wasted no tand headed straight to Nora's house.
This part of ElImsworth had a reputation-it was the poorest neighborhood in town, infamous for its poverty,
decay, and filth. The heavy blanket of snow only made the place look even more desolate.
Nora's hwas a dilapidated bungalow, its roof weighed down by grimy bricks, as if the next gust of wind
could tear the whole place apart and send it crumbling to the ground.
"This is just awful. Absolutely unforgivable," Jason muttered, shaking his head in outrage. "Her family's been
destroyed, left to live like ghosts, while Chad struts around in luxury, pretending to be innocent and untouchable.
Where's the justice in that?"
"How could ordinary people ever fight back against those who control
everything?" Evadne's eyes grew distant, her voice lowering. "And this is only what we know about. How many
more tragedies-cruelties that defy belief-are still hidden away in the shadows, never to see the light of day?"
By now, they'd reached the front door.
"Who are you looking for?" An elderly woman, leaning on a cane, shuffled over and eyed their well-dressed
appearance with open curiosity.
"Ma'am, we're here to see Nora's mother-Mrs. Cooper. Do you know her?" Evadne's eyes softened as she offered
the woman a gentle, reassuring smile.
The old woman's expression tightened with suspicion. "And what business do you have with her?"
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Jason stepped forward, putting on his warmest smile. "We just want to talk to Mrs. Cooper. Ask her a few
questions about her daughter, try to understand what happened. Please don't worry, we're not here to cause
trouble-we just want to help."
The woman sighed, shaking her head in resignation. "Honestly, you'd be better off leaving it alone. Mention her
daughter, and Mrs. Cooper might just chase you out with a broom. She's not right in the head anymore. Even if
you manage to get a word out of her, it won't make much sense."
Evadne and Jason exchanged a stunned glance. "She's lost her mind?"
But at the cemetery the other day, Mrs. Cooper, though clearly distraught, had still spoken with perfect clarity.
"Sometimes she's lucid, sometimes she isn't," the old woman explained. "When she's clear-headed, she doesn't
say a word. When she's not, she'll start waving a kitchen knife and shouting at the walls."
"What does she shout?" Evadne asked quickly.
"Something about the Abernathys... It's hard to make out exactly."
Evadne and Jason met each other's eyes. Evadne glanced around at the bleak surroundings, her voice trembling
with anger.
"Hasn't anyone ever tried to help this family? Has no one ever checked in on them? Tried to make their lives
even a little better?"
"I remember they did, once or twice," the old woman said, her voice heavy with regret. "But Nora's mother drove
everyone away. Eventually people just stopped coming is a pity, really. The girl worked as a maid for a wealthy
family to help out, and then she died so suddenly-her mother didn't even get to see her one last time. It's
heartbreaking..."
With that, she shook her head and hobbled away down the icy path.
"Ms. Evadne-look over there!" Jason pointed.
Evadne followed his gaze and froze.
Mr. Murray was approaching, a bodyguard trailing a few steps behind. He stopped short when he saw her. "Ms.
Evadne?!"
Inside the car, the atmosphere was thick with tension.
"Murray," Evadne's eyes were sharp and unyielding, "are you here to help Mrs. Cooper, or to silence her?"
She knew all too well how fiercely loyal Mr. Murray was to her grandfather—Iloyal to a fault, perhaps. That kind of
devotion could drive a man to do dangerous things.
"Ms. Evadne, there are smatters you shouldn't get involved in." Mr. Murray's jaw clenched. His voice was
grave. "Sthings, if disturbed, will bring everything crashing down."
"I know this is Abernathy family business, and | don't intend to interfere more than I have to." Evadne narrowed
her eyes, her gaze burning with conviction. "But Chad is dangerous. His mental state is unstable, and he's a
master at hiding it. Now he's back with the Abernathy
using his status, as
Group using h
Thaddeus's so-called savior to keep
Thaddeus under his thumb. I'm
warning you, he could threaten
Thaddeus's position as heir."
Mr. Murray shook his head quickly. "He never meant for any of that to happen! I've
watched him grow up-he's an outstanding young man now!"
"Oh?" Evadne's lips curled into a
cold, almost imperious smile. "You truly believe the killing was an
accident? He was just
fourteen and
already capable of murder. Now,
he's grown, wealthy, and cunning.
What do you think he wouldn't dare do?"
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"My terms are simple. If he behaves, I'll let the past be, out of respect for my grandfather. But if he touches
Thaddeus-sorry, | won't hesitate. | don't care whose face | offend."
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