Chapter 757

After ensuring everything was in order, the lovebirds set off for their return journey to Elmsworth.

On the way, Thaddeus wrapped his arms around his lady, his lips grazing against her earlobe, which was flushed as if stained with blood, and pecked at her plump, rosy lips.

“Evadne, thank you. How can I ever repay you, huh?”

“Why the formalities?” With her left arm encircling his neck, Evadne’s fingertips traced his straight nose, as gentle as a spring breeze, stirring his heart into ripples, “Then you can cook for me for a month.”

“A month? Underestimating me?”

His eyes wed with indulgence, “Being a lifetime chef for my lady is a delight I’d willingly embrace.”

Evadne shook her head repeatedly, “That’s sweet, Thaddeus, but your sentiment is enough. A meal now and then is charming, but a lifetime is a burden.”

“Actually, I feel quite guilty doing this to Aaron.”

could come up with. Once they back off, it would buy Jareth more time to sort out his family affairs. That way, he and Marilla could have a chance

ways I can

shook her head gently, “I know you’re prepared, but don’t stir up

and Jareth, I’m not afraid

ammunition to think you’re harming. or influencing the Group’s

isn’t one to be trifled with. She’s been managing part of Emeric’s business and assets for years. With her stepping in, she’ll surely squelch the Bartley

as he leaned

it was Jason calling, Evadne

Jason reported urgently, “Our people just sent word; Glynnis went to the hospital for a checkup, and

As soon as she

“Understood, Ms. Ashbourne!”

Across the ocean.

costs by going to the

when, as the daughter of the Abernathy family, even a pinprick on her finger would cause a flurry of

and persistent coughing, she dared not delay and rushed to the hospital overnight.

various tests, Glynnis, wrapped in her dingy sweater coat, slumped onto a bench in the

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