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.”

for life. Even if we were together, I

shoulders, the bitterness

fell gravely ill, overcome by shock and grief.

condition, a result of his irregular lifestyle and frequent

stomach pains that occurred during his busiest times, so he would just pop some antacids

the condition had worsened, and he was forced to be hospitalized. But aside from Lily and Dean, no one

CEO of the corporation, but he didn’t show up on time for his first high–level

eyeing the empty seat beside him with clear

misses his very first

power, he probably doesn’t even care about Mr. Barry

out of the game. If Mr. Jareth Fairhaven keeps this up, Mr. Barry Fairhaven might

disapproval toward Jareth, a smug smile playing on his lips. Beneath the table,

thank you for your help when I

Gary. Alas, It’s a pity we couldn’t pull that brat down from his CEO

Chapter 748

You lost to Jareth because 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 marry into our Fairhaven

Mr. and Mrs. Bartley went to the Abernathy 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.

as he was about to text back, a

hands casually tucked in the pockets of his patterned suit, strode in with the swagger of a prince, so effortlessly noble

domineering presence

overslept,” Jareth yawned.

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

look at Mr. Jareth Fairhaven, throwing his weight around. A new broom sweeps clean.”

cared much for rules,

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