Chapter 734

Jareth had spent just one night in the hospital.

Throughout that sleepless night, he was on the phone non–stop, taking calls, arranging press conferences, and reaching out to renowned psychiatrists and psychologists both domestic and abroad. He was desperate to secure the best possible care for his beloved.

But Barry, as if determined to drive Jareth to distraction, had dumped the entire weight of the corporation’s affairs on his shoulders without regard for his well–being.

Dean stood by helplessly, almost on the verge of tears.

That morning, shortly after Jareth had been hooked up to an IV drip, Lily’s call came through. Learning that Marilla was stable, Jareth immediately yanked out the needle and strode towards the exit while donning his black coat.

“Dean, get the car ready!”

“Mr. Fairhaven, you really should finish your meds before you rush off!” Dean felt heartsick, witnessing how Mr. Fairhaven had tormented himself and how his face had turned gaunt from just a few days of stress.

“I’m fine.”

Jareth had already reached the door; his silhouette showed a blend of determination and desolation, and his hoarse voice was filled with urgent longing. “Nothing matters more to me than seeing my wife.”

Once again, the luxury car pulled into the sprawling driveway of Havenbrook Villa.

again, Jareth was turned away

Fairhaven, Ms. Marilla is much better. She had a hearty breakfast,” Mr. Murray greeted him; in his respectful demeanor and his neutral tone, he betrayed no resentment towards Jareth.

well? That’s great.”

was easily lost in sweet memories, “Marilla’s never been keen on breakfast, and she always needed me to coax and persuade her to get

so

sharp pain struck

words sounded like

well, so you don’t need to worry. Since it’s getting colder these days, please don’t catch a chill. Please go

“Murray!”

Murray’s arm; with his dry lips parting in urgency and his voice hoarse with a delay, he pleaded “Can I see Marilla, please? Just a glimpse. I

Ms. Marilla is not to receive visitors during her recovery. Please leave, Mr. Murray repeated mechanically.

“Visitor?”

give out a heavy cough,

understand you’re in a tough

this young gentleman grow up,

Chapter 734

he turned to advise him earnestly, “But given what’s happened, you know how angry and resentful

done?!” Jareth pressed, frantic for

of the incident, arguing fiercely with

helplessly, “The gentlemen made their stance clear over the phone. Your engagement to Ms. Marilla, I’m

Jareth’s world seemed to implode, and he felt debris and dust raining down upon him, causing a pain so intense

vicious Barry’s words must have

his eyes moisten, so he added softly, “Mr. Fairhaven, you know Ms. Marilla’s condition. Our master never intended for her to marry, and she’s not suited to it. They are well able to care for Ms. Marilla for life. She’s better off carefree as the darling of the Abernathy family than as a grand lady. You’ve done nothing wrong. It’s just that the two of you weren’t meant to be. Don’t clash too much with your own family. Mr. Frederic doesn’t expect any grand gestures from you. Let’s leave it at that. Isn’t it enough to have the good

his words were to a

way he could think to tell him, his

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