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, Jareth’s cold lips brushed against Marilla’s ear, pleading softly, “Marilla, don’t marry anyone

and fast onto his heaving chest. After a long moment, Marilla clenched her teeth and pushed him away with trembling hands, “Jareth, you have to take

Yet now, it carried a distance that

so tight it could crush her slender bones, “Marilla, how can you do this to me. How can you be so

me?!”

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

with fragmented tears, “Didn’t you say you loved me? That you’d

hysteria carrying a taste of raw bitterness.

never be happy.” Marilla endured the 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

it meant to

Voice.

with Gary earlier this evening, Lily hesitated. As

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

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be to keep their distance for now, to resolve all the dangers first, and then let the young master court his woman cleanly. But who could

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out in a cold sweat, his complexion void of

blare of a horn cut through the tension. Marilla’s heart skipped

opening the door for Frederic, who appeared to have. been roused from his slumber. Clearly, his dreams

lights, his tone chillingly dark, “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 me like your brother did? Has

term “your brother” weighed on Marilla like a leaden crown. That night, Frederic’s words

ears.

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

your brother is a prime example. I needed his help to manage the Abernathy Group before, so I’ve been 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

him! Please,

my arrangement and marry into the

me,” Frederic extended his hand emotionlessly toward his