Chapter 524

At this thought, his pace quickened instantly. But the moment he stepped into the living room and saw the source of the voice, the smile on his face froze. Jane, of course, had also noticed Gilbert's return. She hastily stood up, her voice timid and laced with guilt as she murmured, "Uncle..." Georgia smiled as well when she saw Gilbert return. However, a quick glance at her husband's expression made her heart sink. Suppressing her unease, she forced a cheerful tone and said, "Gilbert, you're finally back. Jane was released from prison today, and she had nowhere else to go, so I brought her home." With that, she subtly signaled Jane to say more. Georgia didn’t want any rift to grow between Jane and her husband. Taking the hint from Georgia’s gaze, Jane mustered her courage and spoke to Gilbert, "Uncle... I—" But before she could finish, she saw his expression darken instantly. He turned away abruptly and called out sharply, "Where’s the butler? Come here!" The butler had been observing