Chapter 748

“Marilla, are you kidding me?!” Even the usually composed Thaddeus lost his cool, his large hands gripping her shoulders firmly, “Marriage isn’t child’s play; it’s about your lifetime of happiness! Do you even know what kind of man Alston is? Didn’t you see how cozy he was with Edith last time? Aren’t you afraid this is just another one of Edith’s schemes to get at you and Jareth?!”

Marilla let him shake her, her teary eyes quivering with emotion.

“Do you really not love Jareth anymore? Look me in the eyes and tell me, do you really not love him?!” Thaddeus‘ brows were furrowed with concern as he bombarded her with questions.

“Thaddeus, I’ve grown up. I’m not that little girl anymore, the one who used to lock herself in her room, too scared to face people, finding solace in sketches and dolls.”

Marilla’s voice was as soft as silk, but her stance was resolute, “I know what I’m doing, and I know what I want.” Voice trembling, the man asked, “Marrying Alston, is that what you want?”

“If I can’t be with Jareth, then it doesn’t matter whom I marry.”

“Who says you can’t be together? Jareth loves you deeply; he’d give up everything for you! If only you’d stand by him.”

“Thaddeus, I’m tired.”

life. Even if we were together, I wouldn’t be happy. But if I marry into the

the bitterness

ill, overcome by shock and

revealed a severe stomach condition, a result of his irregular lifestyle and

times, so he would just pop some

be hospitalized. But aside from Lily and Dean, no one else knew of

the CEO of the corporation, but he didn’t show up on

boardroom, Barry sat at the head, eyeing the empty seat beside

Fairhaven misses his very first meeting? How presumptuous.”

he probably doesn’t

keeps this up, Mr. Barry Fairhaven might just hand the CEO position back to Gary in

a smug smile playing on his lips. Beneath the table, he

dear niece, I really must thank you for your help when I have the chance.

so welcome, Uncle Gary. Alas, It’s a pity we couldn’t pull that brat down

Chapter 748

you’re always too impatient. I heard that Marilla and Jareth are done. Jareth’s so upset he’s in the hospital, though I’m not sure what exactly is wrong with him. The Abernathy family is spreading the word that they will never let Marilla

family mansion for their son’s engagement to Marilla, and they seem to be getting along famously. Once Marilla and young Mr. Alston Bartley’s engagement is set, Jareth will be devastated, unable to handle anything. That’s

message; just as he was about to text back, a loud Bang

peacoat with a fur collar, hands casually tucked in the pockets of his patterned suit, strode in with the swagger of a prince, so effortlessly noble that everyone held their breath.

the door open, his face an indifferent mask. His domineering presence made Gary feel like a

overslept,” Jareth yawned.

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with such a nonchalant air, completely unfazed except for a slight paleness, Gary couldn’t help but feel disappointed and

Fairhaven, throwing his weight around. A

Though the Fairhaven Group never cared much for rules, Jareth was taking

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