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?”

her head slightly. Lily 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 else; please

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 pushed him away with trembling hands, “Jareth, you have to take care of yourself from now on.

hadn’t uttered in so long. Yet now, it carried a distance that was foreign to the

arm with a grip so tight it could crush her slender bones, “Marilla, how can you do

me?!”

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

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

his hysteria carrying a taste of raw

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

meant to speak the most heartless words

Voice.

earlier this evening, Lily hesitated. As long as Gary

Gary’s target, subject to

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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 have anticipated the Bartley family’s interference! What if

FOS SE F

complexion void of

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

car, respectfully opening the door for Frederic, who appeared to have. been

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

weighed on Marilla like a leaden crown. That night,

ears.

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

tolerant, letting him become so insolent and presumptuous! But now Chad’s health-

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

the Bartley family, I’ll consider keeping your brother’s

me,” Frederic extended his hand emotionlessly toward his

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