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 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.

of her shoulders, the bitterness scorching his throat, leaving

the latter fell gravely ill, overcome by shock and grief.

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

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

had worsened, and he was forced to be hospitalized. But aside from Lily and Dean, no one else knew of this.

the CEO of the corporation, but he didn’t

sat at the head, eyeing the empty seat beside him with

his very first meeting? How presumptuous.”

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

been defeated but he’s not out of the game. If Mr. Jareth Fairhaven keeps this

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

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

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

along famously. Once Marilla and young Mr. Alston Bartley’s engagement is set, Jareth will be devastated, unable to handle

text back, a loud Bang echoed through

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

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

Jareth

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

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

never cared much

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