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.”

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 trouble for Jareth, hurting Lily. Parting is the best thing for

shoulders, the

fell gravely ill, overcome by shock and grief. In a fit

hospital visit revealed a severe stomach condition, a result of his irregular

pains that occurred during his busiest times, so

hospitalized. But aside from Lily and Dean, no

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

at the head, eyeing the empty

his very

seized power, he probably

soon. Gary might have been defeated but he’s not out of the game. If Mr. Jareth Fairhaven keeps this up, Mr. Barry Fairhaven might just hand the CEO position back to Gary

smug smile playing on

niece, I really must thank you for your help when I

brat down from his CEO pedestal. Grandpa Barry still favors

Chapter 748

hospital, though I’m not sure what exactly is

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.

lit up at the message; just as he was about to text back, a loud Bang echoed through the room, startling everyone, including

of his patterned suit, strode in with the swagger of a prince, so effortlessly noble that

his face an indifferent mask. His domineering presence made Gary feel like

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

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

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

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