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?”

such star–crossed lovers. After a few moments of silence, Jareth’s cold lips brushed against Marilla’s ear, pleading softly, “Marilla, don’t

clenched her teeth and pushed him away with trembling hands, “Jareth, you have to take care of yourself from now on. Don’t come looking for me

it carried a distance that was

her slender bones, “Marilla, how can you do

me?!”

Please, be calm! Lily and Dean panicked,

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

desperation, his hysteria carrying a taste

afraid of getting hurt, afraid of causing trouble for those around me. I’m just an ordinary person; I can’t handle the storms.

finally understood what it meant to speak the most heartless words in the gentlest

Voice.

with Gary earlier this evening, Lily hesitated. As long as Gary

instantly become Gary’s target,

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now, to resolve all the dangers first, and then let the young master court his woman

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out in a cold sweat, his complexion void of any color. Could memories etched so deeply within the heart be so easily

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

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

harsh lights, his tone chillingly dark, “Didn’t you say you’d never see anyone from the Fairhaven

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

ears.

years; it hasn’t been easy. He’s

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

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

and marry into the Bartley family, I’ll consider keeping

tome to me,” Frederic extended his hand emotionlessly

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