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 for me?”

Marilla’s keen mind gently prodded, “Is it

asked, Evadne preferred honesty

come by?”

pure as Marilla was, her eyes brightened at the thought of him, “He came all the way; why didn’t he come in for a

rush back to the police

you make a call and thank him for me?” Marilla’s comely

over her. She could tell that Marilla had no appetite; even dinner had

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

sweet. You should try one

a sob,

her loved ones. In her grandfather’s presence, she ate heartily, all to keep his worries

had grown up; gone were the carefree days of

innocence.

astonishment, “Marilla, where’s your favorite white jade hairpin? I don’t see it.”

holding the pastry, suddenly tensed, her eyelashes trembling, “I

it to Jareth.”

to Jareth? Are you sure about this?

her eyes like shattered crystal, “It

fixed on her dim ones, “Have you really decided? Are you willing to let him go? Don’t make a choice you’ll regret.

1/2

12-22

Chapter 739

back.”

it’s hot a rash

To have had time together, to hold precious memories, is enough. I

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255