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?”

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

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, it carried a distance that was foreign to the warmth and sweetness

she turned to leave, Jareth’s restraint shattered. He grabbed her arm with a grip so tight it could crush her slender bones, “Marilla, how can you do this to me. How can you be so cruel. Wouldn’t

me?!”

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

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

desperation, his hysteria carrying a taste of

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 get better with time. I’ve let go of a lot, and

finally understood what it meant to speak the

Voice.

hesitated. As long as Gary lived, he would seek revenge.

Abernathy reconciled, she would instantly become Gary’s target, subject

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best course of action would 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

FOS SE F

hearing Marilla’s words, Jareth broke out in a cold sweat, his complexion void of any color. Could memories etched so deeply within the heart be so

heart skipped a beat

step out of the car, respectfully opening the door for Frederic, who appeared to have. been roused from his slumber. Clearly, his dreams had

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

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

ears.

blame Thaddeus, okay? He’s worked so hard over the years; it hasn’t been

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

don’t replace him! Please, I’m begging

“If you obey my arrangement and marry into the Bartley family, I’ll consider

his hand emotionlessly toward his

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