Chapter 755

Marilla approached Jareth, a solitary figure standing in front of him.

She was still wearing that white fleece loungewear she favored at the villa they once lived at, her cute and playful appearance causing Jareth’s pallid lips to lift in an involuntary smile.

Tears welled up in his eyes as he laughed, a single drop escaping to trace the line of his cheek.

Their eyes met, and a tumultuous tide of emotion surged between them, their hearts pounding fiercely within their chests.

The man before her had grown so thin; she could barely recognize him. She pressed tightly her lip to hold back the pain, afraid to utter a single word; afraid that if she did, she might break down in tears. If she cried, all her resolve would mean nothing.

Eyes bloodshot, Jareth shuffled forward with heavy steps, reaching out to wrap her in a fierce embrace.

Tears cascaded down Marilla’s cheeks silently, her sobs muted as she refused to return the embrace. Yet even in her restraint, her ragged breath and racing heartbeat betrayed her feelings.

There were three things one cannot hide coughs, poverty, and love.

Jareth had so much he wanted to say. He wanted to ask her, why was she marrying Alston? Why?

Why?!

But when he finally spoke, all that emerged was a concern, “Dressed so lightly, what if you catch a cold?”

lovers. After a few moments of silence,

woman in his arms said nothing, only her tears falling hot and fast onto his heaving chest. After a long moment, Marilla clenched her teeth and

name she hadn’t uttered in so long. Yet now, it carried a distance that

her slender bones, “Marilla, how can you do this to me. How can you be so cruel.

me?!”

Fairhaven! Please, be calm! Lily and Dean panicked, fearing he might

loved me? That you’d only be mine? How could you

carrying a taste of

pain, her voice soft as she lied to him, and to herself, I’m weak, and I’m scared. I’m afraid of getting hurt, afraid of causing trouble for those around me. I’m just an ordinary person; I can’t handle the storms. I

to speak

Voice.

dealt with Gary earlier this evening, Lily hesitated. As long as Gary lived, he would seek revenge.

instantly become Gary’s target, subject

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Chapter 755

all the dangers first, and then let the young master court his woman cleanly. But who could have anticipated the Bartley family’s interference! What if Ms. Abernathy truly married Alston in the end?!

FOS SE F

Jareth broke out in a cold sweat, his complexion void of any color. Could memories etched so

skipped a beat as she turned to

was the first to step out of the car, respectfully opening the door for Frederic, who appeared

“Didn’t you say you’d never see anyone from the Fairhaven family again? Why can’t you give me peace? Are you going to defy

weighed on Marilla like a leaden crown.

ears.

“Dad, please don’t blame Thaddeus, okay? He’s worked so hard over the years; it hasn’t been easy. He’s given so much to his work; please don’t hold it

tolerant, letting him become so insolent and presumptuous! But now Chad’s health- is improving, and he’ll soon return to Elmsworth. Once his condition stabilizes, he can take over for Thaddeus and manage the Group affairs. If I replace that fool, I might even live a few more

replace him! Please, I’m begging you; don’t do it.”

obey my arrangement and marry into the Bartley family, I’ll consider keeping your brother’s

to me,” Frederic extended his hand emotionlessly toward

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