Chapter 616

Jareth was panting hard, feeling as if the air around him was growing thin.

At the party, the loyal man stood up for his two best friends, opposing Frederic face to face.

But the price he paid was steep-

He might never be able to marry the woman he loved most.

He could stand against the entire Fairhaven Group, even bet everything he had. But Marilla–she was so fragile, so timid.

if she were willing, how could he bear to see her shouldering such immense pressure,

You’re my good girl. Listen to me and come home,” Frederic’s gaze softened as he opened his arms. “You’re too young to understand what love is, blind to the true nature of people, not even realizing when you’re being deceived. But it’s alright, I don’t blame you. As

her veins had

her mother, she couldn’t bear

to

how good daddy has been to you. Would you really want to upset him?” Glynnis chimed in immediately. “You’ve never ventured far from home and don’t

she seized the opportunity to lash out. “Jareth, you stand there so self–righteously criticizing me, but you’re no better than the rest! Marilla, this man who’s been sweet–talking you is Elmsworth’s most notorious playboy. His love life could fill a whole encyclopedia! He’s only after you because you’re the one stamp missing from his collection. When you finally hit the wall and turn back, it’ll be too late. Even your father won’t

trembled uncontrollably, tears pooling in her doe–like eyes.

arms, his large hand gently soothing her back. Even though he felt like he was about to explode, he had endless patience

“Jareth, I’m sorry”

wonderful granddaughter!” A robust voice came from outside, causing the

Hamilton, seated in his wheelchair,

him, breathtakingly beautiful, was Evadne!

of them exuded the presence of an entire

and Glynnis‘

eyes brimmed with

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