Chapter 744
Thaddeus squeezed his phone, “Evadne, I’ll just take this call from Jareth.”
“Go ahead, Evadne urged softly.
In front of her, Thaddeus took every call openly, without any hint of secrecy or evasion. He had no secrets from
her.
But at this moment, Evadne knew it was time for some brotherly talk. Thaddeus rose and walked to the living room, standing by the window with concern in his voice.
Jared, how are you? You doing okay?”
“Thad.”
It took a moment before Jareth spoke, his voice as raspy as a traveler parched from too long in the desert, “I miss my girl; I miss Marilla.”
Thaddeus caught his breath, managing only, “Don’t worry; Marilla’s safe with Grandpa. We’re all keeping her company; she’s doing well.”
ever be with Marilla again? Can I still
heels
up all the mess with the Fairhaven Group, you’ll
S
darkened, “Thad, help me.”
my best man,
next few days, help me dig up all the dirt on the Fairhaven Group, as much as we can get. Especially on
Barry.”
he hurriedly said, “Jareth, Barry is your grandfather, the real power behind
and I’ve seen you don’t pull punches when it comes to
Thaddeus was silent.
a man who put justice before family ties, a bad example in the eyes of his
Marilla, anyone who stands in the way of our
in the night, “Barry is the foundation of the Fairhaven Group. Without taking him
you might get burned doing
bit longer; we’ll find the right solution!”
away from Marilla is extreme agony for
his hysterical roar breaking through his heavy breathing, “If you were forced apart from Evadne, could you
sharp pain stabbed Thaddeus‘
the Fairhaven Group upside down if I have
sigh. He looked up at the cold moonlight on his face, the chilly glow painting the silent
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would be elusive.
and Mrs. Abernathy left Grandpa’s
THE
After chairing the morning conference and meeting a key foreign delegate in the afternoon, Thaddeus was about to sweet–talk his darling wife when
going on?” he asked warmly.
you free right now?” Mr. Murray’s words were evasive.
“Speak up.”
came and took Ms. Marilla Abernathy back
“Wasn’t Grandpa supposed to spend more time with
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