Chapter 704

Marilla couldn’t even bring herself to look at the man before her, let alone respond to his words.

She hunched her shoulders, wishing she could just vanish into thin air

Jareth’s eyes were icy daggers, silently targeting the jovial face of Alston.

But Alston, seemingly oblivious to the hostility, reached out with a friendly hand to Marilla. “Hey Marilla, it’s me, Alston, remember? We were in the same class in junior high. Do you

With a slap!

Jareth’s gaze somber as he swatted the man’s hand

The atmosphere was tensed to extreme. member me?”

“I believe my wife does not remember you”

Yet, hidden within, Edith couldn’t help but anicker to herself.

It seemed that messing with Jareth and teasing the idiot had become the sole joy in her life.

regained his composure, staring intently at Marilla. “Marilla, you’re married to Mr. Fairhaven? How come I never saw any news

lot of things you don’t know. He and Marilla have

her voice for the

and guests could hear her

of the Abernathy Group, living with a man without being married? Even if she has lost

that’s no ordinary man–that’s Jareth Fairhaven, heir to

Sure, Jareth can play the field with all the power and wealth at his disposal, even if he were to divorce eight times, there’ll be women lining up. But what about Ms. Marilla? Once she’s past her prime, her virginity lost, her reputation in tatters–even as an Abernathy, she might just have

too inexperienced, too

by Marilla’s ears, drenching her smooth forehead with anxious sweat.

heard it all, his fierce gaze sweeping

feigned realization, “Oh, I

you

engage with Marilla. The ceremony’s all set, and the invites have been sent. Is your memory that short,

crowd murmured in surprise.

anger, turning red

couldn’t stand it anymore, stepping in, “Mr. Fairhaven, don’t you think you’re being a bit harsh? Edith is still your sister after all.”

are you to judge? Mind your own damn business!” Jareth’s eyes blazed

moment he saw Alston, he had wanted to punch

didn’t care if he was the mayor’s son or the

an angry shade of purple as he stared at the imposing

were also a distinguished lineage, with a long history of government officials. He was indeed

of stature and held back

of the slight. There would be a day for

“Marilla, let’s go.”

wrapped his arm around Marilla’s tense shoulders

“Marilla!”

with a smile, “I’ve just gotten back from Aetheria not long ago, and I’m planning a little class reunion in a few

eyes tightly, taking deep breaths, trying to push away those

his veins throbbing as

higher circle than yours. You’re not worthy of her attention.” Edith and Alston were frozen in place, their expressions so grim they could hardly look like

entrance, they instantly became the center

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