His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 290

The usually stoic Lily couldn’t help but chuckle, covering her mouth with her hand.

She thought, “Poor Mr. Jareth, he’s pulling out all the stops for Ms. Marilla. His usual charm doesn’t seem to work on her, so he’s trying a different approach, often with hilarious results.”

Marilla wasn’t trying to show off. She just saw Jareth struggling to hold the bowl and spoon and thought he looked tired. So, she leaned forward, opened her little pink mouth, and took the spoon into her mouth.

Seeing her eat the food he served, Jareth twinkled his narrowed eyes with affection and he couldn’t help but smile.

She ate too quickly and started to cough.

“Slow down, even if you’re hungry, you should eat slowly.”

Jareth gently patted Marilla’s back. He suddenly noticed a trickle of white liquid at the corner of her mouth. His dark eyes narrowed and his handsome face flushed crimson.

It was oatmeal.

How long has it been since he’s indulged himself? Why was it that even seeing oatmeal made him fantasize?

“Jareth, the oatmeal is delicious, I want more, Marilla said in a soft voice, noticing the man seemed lost in thought.

“Sure,” Jareth answered, his voice husky.

At that moment, the hospital room door was pushed open.

“Jareth! You’ve got some nerve!”

Marilla was startled and, in her panic, she threw herself into Jareth’s arms!

Her slender arms held him tightly, making him acutely aware of his importance to the young girl.

“Don’t be scared, it’s just your sister–in–law and your brother coming to pick you up,” Jareth whispered soothingly into her ear,

At that moment, the Abernathys burst into the room.

Seeing the intimate scene, they froze in shock!.

“Jareth! Don’t you dare lay a hand on Marilla!” Evadne was alarmed to see Marilla curled up in Jareth’s arms, her heart pounding. “Huh?”

Jareth hadn’t done anything, but Evadne’s outburst compelled him to hold Marilla tighter.

Evadne exhaled deeply, feeling a bit overwhelmed.

A whole night.

Did Jareth really leave that adorable girl untouched? Even if he wasn’t coveting her, would he stay unmoved?

Believing Jareth would be a gentleman was ridiculous!

Thaddeus‘ face was also stern. He coldly asked, “What happened? Why is Marilla in the hospital?”

“Marilla, what happened to your ear?”

eyes, was the first to notice the bandage on Marilla’s left ear. She quickly rushed to her side and confronted Jareth, “What’s going on? What happened to

joined her, his

that the couple’s concern for him was a

Marilla their sister

everything later,” Jareth said, his voice low as he

pressing further. Instead, she announced, “Grandpa wants to take Marilla back to the Abernathy mansion in Havenbrook. From now

great! Marilla finally escaped from

didn’t say anything, but Jareth was

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didn’t respond, but he was carefully observing Marilla’s anxious expression. Suddenly, he realized something. His lips pressed into a

go! I won’t go! I want to stay

Everyone was taken aback!

was staring at the teary–eyed girl in his arms. His throat tightened and he had a sudden thought: He wanted

So much.

want to stay

chest. Her trembling breath brushed against

Evadne and Thaddeus had

called Jareth out and they went to the hospital’s smoking

two cigarettes, stuck one in his mouth, and gave the other to

“What happened?”

with anger, “Isn’t it because of your spoiled sister Glynnis?”

only have Marilla as a

made Thaddeus pissed. His voice was cold, “Did

in his hand, “Thad, if I retaliate against Glynnis, would

and replied without hesitation, “Whatever you told

stance couldn’t be

a wicked smile playing on his lips as he clapped Thaddeus

a lesson, but don’t kill her. I’m thinking about

to cut ties with all those other women and cleanse yourself. Second, stop the violence. You’re a Fairhaven, not

slight tremble of

Elspeth and myself affect you. Marilla might be her daughter, but I’ve never held any prejudices against her. She’s a good girl, and

a wave of bitter emotions

comes to Marilla,” Thaddeus said, releasing a smoke ring into the air. His tone was reminiscent of a wise old man. “Therefore, I’m willing

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kind of attitude was

going to smoke that or not?”

was being

.

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hand, “If you’re not

“I’ll take it.”

cigarette back between his lips and frowned, “Since when did you become so stingy? You’re worth billions, and you can’t even spare a cigarette. No

gradually quitting. I only smoke half a pack a

about your health? You should start adding ginseng to your

“It’s because of Evadne.”

it when I

she hated Acacia too. Why didn’t you get rid of Acacia?” Jareth found Thaddeus‘ efforts

know I’m no saint, you don’t need to keep reminding me how horrible I used

set, and I can’t turn back. In this lifetime, I only want Evadne and no one else. I’m