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.”

weakly, “If Jareth has to face the loss of his inheritance and the alienation of his family for my sake, I would feel guilty for life. Even if we were together, I wouldn’t be happy. But if I marry into the Fairhaven Group, I doubt I’ll ever have peace. I’m scared. I’m even more scared of causing

shoulders, the bitterness scorching his throat, leaving him speechless.

after Lily returned the hairpin to Jareth, the latter fell gravely ill, overcome by shock and grief. In a fit of rage, he collapsed, coughing up

a result of his

during his busiest times, so he would just pop some antacids

however, the condition had worsened, and he was forced to be hospitalized. But aside from Lily and Dean,

he didn’t show up on time for

the head, eyeing the empty seat beside him with clear

Jareth Fairhaven misses his very first meeting? How

that. Now that he’s seized power, he probably

If Mr. Jareth Fairhaven keeps this up, Mr. Barry Fairhaven might just hand the

smile playing on his lips.

you for your help when I have the chance.

a pity we couldn’t pull that brat down from his CEO pedestal. Grandpa

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

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

lit up at the message; just as he was about to text back, a loud Bang echoed

a black peacoat with a fur collar, hands casually tucked in the pockets of his patterned suit, strode in with

his face an indifferent mask. His domineering presence made Gary feel like a bug, which was insignificant and easily crushed.

overslept,” Jareth yawned.

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completely unfazed except for a slight paleness, Gary couldn’t help but feel disappointed and let

throwing his weight around. A

Though the Fairhaven Group never cared

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