His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 739

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

mind gently prodded,

asked, Evadne

come by?”

was, her eyes brightened at the thought of him,

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

have a moment, could you make a call and thank him for me?” Marilla’s comely features

tell that Marilla had no appetite; even dinner had been a small affair, let alone

small bites, swallowing with effort, a faint joy lighting up her

You should try one too,

Evadne managed, choking back a sob, the pastry squished

had learned to care for others, to hide her struggles so as not to worry her loved ones. In her grandfather’s presence, she ate heartily, all to keep his

Evadne’s heartache. Marilla had grown up; gone were the

innocence.

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

holding the pastry, suddenly tensed, her eyelashes trembling, “I gave it to Lily.

to

clenched, she grasped Marilla’s cold hands, “You returned the hairpin to

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

you really decided? Are you willing to let him go? Don’t make a choice you’ll regret. Some people, once gone, may

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back.”

it’s hot a rash decision.”

parting can we both find the best outcome. To have had time together, to hold precious memories, is enough. I cherished the

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