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

closer inspection, her left cheek was noticeably swollen

happened to your face?”

Fairhaven Lily lowered her gaze, avoiding his

It’s clear you’ve been slapped. Do you

voice icy. “Who did this?

skin them!”

she couldn’t hide it anymore. She hung her head low and said, “This aftemoon, Miss

Jareth’s heart skipped a beat.

Marilla were classmates in middle school, and they were on good terms back then. She’s had 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

believe her?” Jareth shot back

simply said, “I didn’t let

she slapped you because you wouldn’t

Lily remained silent.

was pure bull then.”

to see Marilla with ulterior motives. She’s putting on a

Lily was helpless.

of our sibling rivalry. And you have to take care of Ms. Marilla too. I’m

feeling guilty. “You can take a leave from tomorrow. I’ll take care of Marilla. You love traveling, don’t you? Take my

just doing my job.”

spread through her

tiptoed into

1. slowly moved

dare turn on the 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

on the little rabbit. Jareth stood by the bed, his large frame casting a shadow over Marilla’s petite figure. He gazed at her for a long time, then bent down to plant a light kiss on

back, darling, Have a good sleep. I’ll be here when you

pair of frail

heart skipped a

as she clung to him, her voice choked with emotion, “Jareth, you’re finally back. Why were you gone

she spoke, tears rolled down her cheeks, falling onto Jareth’s back,

she hadn’t been asleep at

sure if her beloved had really returned, or if it was all just a

strong hand cradled the back of her head, his fingers running through her soft hair. He wished he could merge her into his very being.

the world, be everyone’s enemy, but I’ll never leave

long. You’ve never left me for so long.” Manilla sobbed, her tiny hands crumpling Jareth’s crisp black

they’re slippery, so it took a few extra days,” Jareth explained in a tone typically used

catch

with my own two hands!”

You’re amazing!” Marilla’s eyes sparkled

to be, don’t I? To

justice for Erica?” She asked cautiously, her

and nodded, “Yes, your dear

clasped her hands together, silently praying for Erica. For the

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

her sweet lips, pushing her down

was discarded on the floor, her

moonlight, the room was filled with

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

apologized, feeling as though he owed her so much. As someone with autism, Manila needed his company, but he was often too