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!”

them

keen mind gently prodded,

Evadne preferred honesty to avoid further

Aaron come by?”

thought of him, “He came

had to rush back to the police department

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

bittersweet feeling washing over her. She could tell that Marilla

Marilla persisted, taking small bites, swallowing with effort, a faint joy lighting

should try one too, Evadne.”

a sob,

her struggles so as not to worry her loved ones. In her grandfather’s presence, she

had grown up; gone were

innocence.

that moment, noticing Marilla’s loose, silky hair, Evadne asked in astonishment, “Marilla, where’s your favorite white jade hairpin? I

pastry, suddenly tensed, her eyelashes trembling, “I gave it

it to Jareth.”

grasped Marilla’s cold hands, “You returned the hairpin to Jareth? Are you sure about this? Do you know

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

thin shoulder, eyes fixed on her dim ones, “Have you really decided? Are you willing

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back.”

through; it’s hot a

can we both find the best outcome. To have had time together, to hold precious memories, is enough. I cherished the vibrant Jareth I once knew. I want him to

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