My One-month Marriage With Mr. Hawkins novel Chapter 66

“I trust her,” Ernest replied in a husky tone, and even though it was only a short and simple answer from him, it exuded his unswerving determination to uphold her innocence.

Florence stared at the towering and imperial man beside her, and her heart had eased up a little despite being attacked by numerous antagonistic looks in the room as she felt like she had found her pillar of strength.

Barney clenched his teeth in exasperation as his countenance fell when he was silenced by Ernest’s reply.

“Cough, cough...”

A feeble cough sounded from the bed at that time, and everyone’s attention was instantly drawn towards it.

“Are you awake, Mom?” Brianna quickly moved closer to Georgia’s bed in a concerned manner, yet her heart was bursting with exultation as though she had foreseen what would happen next.

If Georgia Hawkins had laid her eyes on Florence, she would surely be enraged and ask her to get out from the house. Florence would have no choice but to leave, and their wedding might even be cancelled due to her scandal.

Ernest would end up being enmeshed in this affair, which meant that her son could take advantage of the opportunity to climb the ladder.

Ernest had also stridden towards the bed shortly after and stooped down as he asked in a softened tone which was seldom displayed by him, “How are you feeling, Grandma?”

Florence stood by the perimeter of the crowd, not taking any steps forward while she even contemplated the need to excuse herself first.

Georgia had collapsed because of her, so there was a highly likely chance that she would not want to see her face now.

Georgia’s eyelids flickered and she finally opened her eyes in a slow manner. After taking a few glances at Ernest, she murmured her first few words, “Where is Flory?”

Before Ernest had even answered her question, Barney and two other persons had enclosed the bed, keeping Florence’s presence out of Georgia’s sight.

Ernest replied, “She should be at home, Grandma. Please don’t be too distressed and get yourself worked up about her matter anymore.”

“How could I not be concerned about my granddaughter-in-law?”

Georgia held Ernest’s hand in her palm as she stared at him and spoke in a solemn tone, “She is a good kid, Ernest. She will never do those kinds of stuffs, so you have to believe her.”

Florence was stunned on the spot as soon as she heard Georgia’s viewpoint on this seemingly scandalous matter of hers. The one thing that had never crossed her mind was Georgia defending herself right after she had woken up.

Florence’s eyes welled up; her heart instantly filled with warmth after knowing that she had someone whom was on her side and who believed her all along.

A puzzled look flashed across Ernest’s eyes, but he still clasped Georgia’s hands and nodded his head, “I do trust her, so don’t you worry too much.”

“That’s great, I’m so glad to hear that.” Georgia let out a huge breath as her worries had been allayed by Ernest’s reassurance, and a smile of relief broke out on her face.

Shortly after, her face darkened as she spoke in a stern tone, “We must find out who is behind the delivery of the anonymous files. I cannot imagine what kind of evil intentions are harboured by the one behind the veil. I will make him or her pay for trying to harm my family!”

Seeing that this matter would be flown under the radar soon, Brianna was not willing to reconcile herself with the fact that Georgia was taking Florence’s side, hence she clenched her teeth and said, “You don’t have to save Ernest’s face, Mom. If not for those disgraceful photos, you would not have fainted out of anger and shock. You don’t really believe in Florence, do you?”

“Who said that I was enraged due to those photos?”

Georgia’s tone became even more forbidding as she added, “Are any of you even aware that the finale of the Ovi Fashion Design Contest is happening tonight? Florence must have been threatened by someone to have to renounce her spot in the contest and give up her cherished dream.”

Georgia heaved a deep, heartfelt sigh, her voice was full of sincere apprehension and solicitude for Florence as she lamented, “She must have felt dejected and broken-hearted to watch her dream slipping away from her. I’m worried that she might not be able to make it through.”

Much to everyone’s surprise, it was Georgia’s concern about Florence’s state of mind that had led her to have poor circulation and passing out rather than the photos themselves.

After realizing the truth, everyone in the room was ashamed for getting the wrong idea about Florence.