His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

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?”

and Dean averted their eyes, unable to bear the sight of such star–crossed lovers. After a few moments of silence,

After a long moment, Marilla clenched her teeth and pushed him away with trembling hands, “Jareth, you have to take care of

so long. Yet now, it carried a distance that was foreign to

a grip so tight it could crush her slender bones, “Marilla, how can you do this to me. How can you be so cruel. Wouldn’t it be easier to

me?!”

Please, be calm! Lily and Dean panicked, fearing he might hurt Marilla by accident.

you’d only be mine? How could you go back on that? How

carrying

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 just want a simple life. Even without love, as long as it’s peaceful, that’s enough. Jareth, it hurts at first, but it’ll get better

it meant to speak the most heartless words in the

Voice.

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

Ms. Abernathy reconciled, she would instantly become Gary’s target, subject to whatever vie schemes

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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

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hearing Marilla’s words, Jareth broke out in a cold sweat, his complexion void of any color. Could memories etched

a horn cut through the tension. Marilla’s heart skipped a beat as she turned to see

first to step out of the car, respectfully opening the door for Frederic, who appeared to have. been roused from his slumber.

you say you’d never see anyone from the Fairhaven family again? Why can’t you give me

on Marilla like a leaden crown. That night, Frederic’s words still echoed

ears.

hard over the years; it hasn’t been easy. He’s given so much

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

don’t replace him! Please, I’m begging you; don’t

you obey my arrangement and marry into the Bartley family, I’ll consider keeping

his hand emotionlessly toward his daughter.