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

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

now, it carried a distance that was foreign to

leave, Jareth’s restraint shattered. He grabbed her arm with a grip so tight it could crush her slender bones, “Marilla, how can

me?!”

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

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

carrying a taste of

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

was stunned. She finally understood what it meant to speak the

Voice.

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

reconciled, she would instantly become Gary’s target, subject to whatever

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then let the young master court his woman cleanly.

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out in a cold sweat, his complexion void of any color. Could memories etched

skipped a beat as she turned to see headlights illuminating her

opening the door for Frederic, who

what did you promise me?” Frederic stood amidst the harsh lights, his tone chillingly dark, “Didn’t you say you’d never see anyone from the

like a leaden crown.

ears.

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

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

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

“If you obey my arrangement and marry into the Bartley

extended his hand

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