Chapter 739

The incident had left Glynnis with no choice but to leave Elmsworth for good. Yet Thaddeus couldn’t shake off the gloom that clung to him.

Stepping out of Windermere Estate, he called Jareth only to be greeted by the silence of an unanswered call.

In their two decades of friendship, such circumstance was rare and unsettling.

That evening, Evadne brought out a box of assorted pastries sent by Aaron and shared them with Marilla. The room, aglow with a soft, warm light, became the stage for a small act of kindness as Evadne presented the treats to her with a smile that crinkled her eyes.

“Marilla, you just have to try these. They’ve been here since morning and I’ve been dying to dig in, but I wanted to wait for you.”

Marilla’s frail form was propped against the headboard, her pale, delicate face thinner than ever, which distressed Evadne; the former responded softly, “You should have eaten, Evadne; there’s no need to wait on

me.”

Evadne blinked, “Oh, but I couldn’t. They were especially picked out for you!”

got them for me?”

keen mind gently prodded, “Is

Evadne preferred honesty

Aaron come

innocent and pure as Marilla was, her eyes brightened at the thought of him, “He came all the way; why didn’t

man, had to rush back to the police department for a

thank him for me?” Marilla’s comely features were

Marilla had

taking small bites, swallowing with effort, a faint

should try one

choking back a sob, the

others, to hide her struggles so as not to worry her

heartache. Marilla had grown up; gone

innocence.

loose, silky hair, Evadne asked in astonishment, “Marilla, where’s

trembling, “I gave it to Lily. I asked her to

to

Marilla’s cold hands, “You returned the hairpin to Jareth?

her eyes like shattered crystal, “It means I have to let

me.” Evadne gripped her thin shoulder, eyes fixed on her dim ones, “Have you really decided? Are you willing to let

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Chapter 739

back.”

it through; it’s hot a rash decision.”

had time together, to hold precious memories, is enough. I cherished the vibrant Jareth I once knew. I want him to be true to himself. By my side, I’d only

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