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.”

to abandon the engagement seemed like the best win–win solution I 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

other ways I can deal

know you’re prepared, but don’t stir up trouble with the Elmsworth political scene too lightly.”

Jareth, I’m

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

soothed him gently, “Don’t worry. Suri 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

as he leaned in for

it was Jason calling, Evadne

there’s an update on Glynnis.” Jason reported urgently, “Our people just sent word; Glynnis went

voice was low, her eyes cold, “Keep a close watch on her. As soon as she leaves the hospital, get her blood sample by any

“Understood, Ms. Ashbourne!”

Across the ocean.

subdue. Reluctant to face the exorbitant medical costs by going to the hospital there,

time when, as the daughter of the Abernathy family, even a pinprick on her finger would cause a flurry of concern. Now, her circumstances were starkly different, and the sorrow

with the addition of weakness and persistent coughing, she dared not delay and rushed to the hospital overnight.

her dingy sweater coat, slumped onto

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