His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 424

Jareth bid everyone farewell, and made a beeline for home, urgency in every stride.

He’d been holding it in these days, the machismo in him refusing to let his emotions show. He spent his alone time wrapped in blanket, scrolling through intimate pictures of him and Marilla, almost bringing himself to tears.

Being away from his darling wife was taking a toll on him. He wasn’t eating well, he wasn’t sleeping well. He was at his wit’s e Seeing Thaddeus and Evadine flirt earlier had stoked the fire in him, making his longing unbearable.

Night fell, and the stars littered the sky.

Elmsworth was warming up pretty fast in Jareth’s absence. The flowers and plants in the yard were showing signs of spring.

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Five days had passed without any news from the young master. Lily was worried sick, unable to eat or sleep, her mind elsewhere. Every day, she did two things.

She tended to Marilla, and waited for Jareth to return.

Tonight, Lily was dressed immaculately, standing by the door as always.

She felt that the young master would return triumphant any time now. Maybe today. If not today, then surely tomorrow.

Suddenly, a white sports car, like a bolt of lightning, raced towards her from the distance.

The car screeched to a halt before her. Seeing Jareth emerge unscathed, striding towards her Lily was overcome with emotion, her hands trembling as she clenched them.

“Mr. Fairhaven, you’ve finally returned.”

“Why are you standing at the door so late?”

Jareth glanced at Lily, his eyes widened in surprise, “Have you been standing here every night waiting for me?”

“No, I just couldn’t sleep tonight. I was standing outside to clear my mind. By coincidence, you returned.”

Lily forced a smile, keeping the truth to herself.

Her feelings for Jareth ran deep, but she never let them show.

“Where is Marilla? Is she asleep?” Jareth asked anxiously

“Yes, she has slept, just recently.”

Jareth’s shoulders slumped, disappointment in his eyes, “Oh God. I rushed all the way here, nearly set my car on fire, and I still couldn’t make it in time“”

He knew his darling wife loved sleep. She was a real sleeping beauty.

In the past, if he hadn’t kept her up late into the night with his affection, she w

would have slept early. And they would have had to wait until morning to, well, do things.

nted by longing.”

Lily forced a smile, “it’s okay, M. Fairhaven. At least you won’t have to stare at Ms. Marilia’s photos anymore, tormented

Ah, she was right.

But he was burning up with desire, his wife was fast asleep, who could he tum to? Was he supposed to take a cold shower and take care of it himself?

Life is. Hard.

was about to step inside, in the dim light from the doorway, he noticed a scab on Lily’s left check. It looked like she had been cut by something

left cheek was

face?” Jareth frowned, his brows

Lily lowered

clear you’ve been slapped. Do you think

“Who did this? Who had the audacity to touch my people when I’m not here?

skin them!”

hung her head low and said, “This aftemoon, Miss Edith suddenly came

Jareth’s

time to reflect on the unpleasant events of the past and realizes she shouldn’t have been so selfish. So she came over today, to make

Jareth shot back coldly

simply said, “I didn’t let her in.“”

you wouldn’t let

Lily remained silent.

all that talk was

ulterior motives. She’s putting on a show, playing both sides. Does she think she’s a

Lily was helpless.

you’re caught in, the middle of our sibling rivalry. And you have to take

feeling guilty. “You can take a leave from tomorrow. I’ll take care of Marilla. You love traveling, don’t you? Take my credit card, go out and have some

I’m just

calm, but warmth spread through her heart, filling her chest

into the

1. He slowly

light, didn’t dare wear shoes for fear of making any noise that might wake Manila. He his darling wife curled up on the bed, like a thief in

familiarity, like the big bad wolf about to pounce on the little rabbit. Jareth stood by the bed, his large frame casting a shadow

a good sleep. I’ll be here

was about to leave, a pair of frail arms wrapped tightly

heart skipped

to him, her voice choked with emotion, “Jareth, you’re finally back. Why were you gone so long?

cheeks, falling onto Jareth’s back, piercing his heart.

been asleep at all.

her beloved had really returned, or

His strong hand cradled the back of her head, his fingers running through her soft hair. He wished

I would rather be forsaken by the world, be everyone’s enemy, but I’ll never leave you. You’re

long. You’ve never left me for so long.”

took a few extra days,” Jareth explained in

catch him?”

him with my own two hands!” Jareth boasted proudly to

Jareth! You’re amazing!” Marilla’s eyes sparkled in admiration.

have to be, don’t I? To protect you,” Jareth replied, grinning

justice for Erica?” She asked cautiously, her eyes welling up.

a deep breath and nodded, “Yes, your dear friend, that kindhearted girl,

clasped her hands together, silently praying for Erica. For the first time in days, a small smile

Marilla wasn’t going to sleep, there was no way Jareth would

undressed while kissing her sweet lips, pushing her down onto

the floor, her little legs quivering under the man’s

moonlight, the room was filled with heavy breaths and

love, they were too tired to even shower Covered in sweat, they fell asleep in each

I’m sorry I always keep you waiting. Jareth apologized, feeling as though he owed her so much. As someone with autism,