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
and he fell silent. He knew Jareth was head over heels for Marilla, but
up all the mess with the Fairhaven Group, you’ll let
S
suddenly darkened, “Thad, help
eyes narrowed, “You’re my best man, no need for words.”
next few days, help me dig up all the dirt on the Fairhaven Group, as much
Barry.”
the real power behind the Fairhaven Group; don’t do anything foolish!”
I’ve seen you don’t pull punches when it
Thaddeus was silent.
before family ties, a bad example in
stands in the way
and resolute in the night, “Barry is the foundation of the Fairhaven Group. Without taking him down, Gary can’t be uprooted, and that wretched hound can’t
might get burned
worried, “Wait a bit longer; we’ll
Marilla is
his hysterical roar breaking through his heavy breathing, “If you were forced apart
pain stabbed Thaddeus‘ chest,
Marilla, I’d turn the Fairhaven Group
hung up, leaving Thaddeus with a sigh. He looked up at the cold moonlight on his
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would
and Mrs. Abernathy left Grandpa’s house for their
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a key foreign delegate in the afternoon, Thaddeus
what’s going on?” he asked warmly.
are you free right now?” Mr.
“Speak up.”
Mr. Frederick Abernathy came and took Ms. Marilla Abernathy back to Windermere
“Wasn’t Grandpa supposed to spend more time with Marilla? Why
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