Chapter 756
Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy exchanged a stunned glance. It didn’t take a genius to figure out that Aaron had his heart set on Marilla.
Then, the astonished voice of Mrs. Suri Ashbourne echoed through the room, “Aaron, what on earth are you saying? You want to marry Ms. Abernathy? When did you start harboring such thoughts about that girl?
And what about the love triangle with Mr. Fairhaven? Where do you fit into this picture? You better not be aiming to be the other man; not even if I had the thick skin like a hundred–layer cake could I endure the shame! An Ashbourne heir cannot be reduced to a homewrecker, even if he is seeking another man’s company!”
Behind them, Thaddeus and Evadne felt awkwardly speechless.
After a tense silence, Aaron spoke with a bitter edge to his voice, “Originally, I stepped back because I saw the affection between Marilla and Jareth. Jareth truly cared for her. I wanted Marilla to have a smooth path to love; I didn’t want to cause trouble for her.”
Didn’t want to cause trouble. Evadne’s long lashes lowered in a silent sigh.
In truth, Aaron and Marilla were kindred spirits – both constantly put others before themselves, empathetic, and thoughtful.
She had often wondered: Would Marilla be happier with Aaron? But love wasn’t a series of what–ifs.
“But now, Marilla is about to marry someone she doesn’t love.”
Each word Aaron spoke was charged with a burning desire that had been suppressed for far too long, “If that’s the case. Mom, I want to follow my heart for once. I want to pursue Marilla.”
“The news is already out; Ms. Abernathy’s engagement to the Bartley son is set. What good will your interference do?”
they’ve separated for some reason. Aaron, Marilla’s
with someone who loves another? Can you guarantee you won’t regret it, or feel bitter and unsettled? This path is harder than you
knew he had someone else in his heart. Have you
felt a sudden grip on his arm and turned to see Evadne’s usually
“Our situations
what I want; nothing else matters.” Aaron chuckled bitterly, “My principles and boundaries are about making the one I care for happy. If I can’t do that, then those boundaries mean
“You are really…”
stepped forward
and Aaron rose in surprise,
“I heard everything. But
his lips gently. Too “unintentional“, Indeed. Evadne had a knack for overhearing conversations; it was
looking utterly sincere, “Evadne, since you heard it, there’s no point hiding it now. I want to take a chance to make Marilla your sister–in–law. Would
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son, and you’ve never been in love. Do you even know what love is? You spend your days at the police station, dealing with cases, seeing more dead women than living! You’ve only met Ms. Abernathy a
share of quirks, yet didn’t
country, Emeric suddenly
speechless. A chip off the old block
also worry about Marilla’s illness?”
think like that; you shouldn’t ask her
done something inappropriate, Aaron lowered
back to me. You want to pursue the one you love; I won’t stop you. But
about her
Thaddeus admired Suri’s stance. No wonder she raised such exceptional children.
never let her down. If she wants to be with Jareth, no matter how hard, I’m willing to
“Aaron, are you really willing
back on my word?” His resolve was palpable.
my mind.” Evadne paused, and then declared, “Aaron, may I use
and Suri baffled, exchanging
do you need me to do?”
“I need you to pull off a love
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