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?”

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

long moment, Marilla clenched her teeth and pushed him away with trembling hands, “Jareth, you have to take care of

in so long. Yet now, it carried a distance that was foreign to the warmth

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

me?!”

calm! Lily and Dean panicked, fearing he might hurt

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

ranted in desperation, his hysteria carrying

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

was stunned. She finally understood what it meant to speak

Voice.

dealt with Gary earlier this evening, Lily hesitated.

become Gary’s target, subject to whatever vie schemes he might concoct against this

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

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of any color. Could memories etched so deeply within the heart be so easily forgotten?

horn cut through the tension. Marilla’s heart skipped a beat as she turned

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

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

term “your brother” weighed on Marilla like a leaden crown.

ears.

please don’t blame Thaddeus, okay? He’s worked so hard over the years; it hasn’t been easy. He’s given

“I don’t like disobedience, and 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

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

and marry into the Bartley family, I’ll

extended his hand emotionlessly

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