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?”

his chest, just shook 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 come home with me.”

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. Don’t

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

crush her slender bones, “Marilla, how can you do this to

me?!”

and Dean panicked, fearing he might hurt Marilla by

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

carrying a taste of

marriage not blessed by family will 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 person; I can’t handle the storms.

to speak the most heartless words in

Voice.

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

Mr. Fairhaven and Ms. Abernathy reconciled, she would instantly become Gary’s target, subject to whatever vie schemes he might concoct against this poor girl.

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the dangers first, and then let the young master court his woman cleanly. But who could have anticipated the

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

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

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

see anyone from the Fairhaven family again? Why can’t you give me peace? Are you going

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

ears.

hasn’t been easy. He’s given so much to his work; please don’t hold it against

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

replace him! Please,

marry into the Bartley

Frederic extended his