Chapter 728

“Evadnel” Thaddeus‘ voice was laced with urgency.

Jareth, a man typically known for his towering presence and dashing looks, now slumped forward as if his bones had been siphoned from his body, on the verge of collapse under Evadne’s grasp.

“Jareth, you claim you’re keeping Marilla caged to protect her, but look at the mess you’ve made! You couldn’t even ensure her basic safety!”

Tears swelled in Evadne’s eyes; she was brimming with rage and heartache, “You think you’re so noble, sacrificing everything for Marilla. But what have you actually lost? It’s always been Marilla who’s losing.”

Thaddeus‘ breath caught in his throat as he watched his beloved stand in the pouring rain. Abandoning any attempt to shield himself, he stood beside her, soaked to the skin.

One was the love of his life, the other, a brother in arms. He couldn’t persuade either side, remaining neutral was the only stance he could take.

“Marilla gave up her freedom, her pristine reputation, to be with you. She could’ve been our baby girl forever, the pampered daughter of the Abernathy family, untouched by the world’s grime. But she chose to follow you in her prime, to give everything for you, to grow up swiftly for you, to learn to be the docile, dutiful wife!”

Under the weight of accusation, Evadne’s tears streamed down unchecked, “She’s tried so hard to please you, to accommodate you. She’s done everything she could to avoid troubling you! But after everything, why has it come to this?! What did Marilla do to deserve this bullying?!”

Jareth was faced with her piercing questions; his heart, riddled with countless fissures, ached to the point of trembling. His lips parted, but no coherent words formed.

“It’s my fault, it’s all my fault”

He repeated, his cheeks indistinguishable between rain and tears, his drenched, disheveled hair obscuring the once proud and lively gaze.

The once vibrant and defiant pride of Elmsworth now seemed unrecognizable to Thaddeus. This man, could it really be Jareth?

“Before, no matter what I gave her, she said she liked it, she said she loved me, she wanted to be with me

forever.”

known how to refuse, because everything she does is to win your favor!” Evadne shoved him hard, causing his

cherish Marilla for a lifetime,

love was built on Marilla’s

spoke softly, his voice low, as he draped his suit jacket

world is simple and pure. She has no concept of deceit and manipulation;

doesn’t even have the strength to retaliate. She’s never even cursed anyone in her life. How can she withstand the darkness of the Fairhaven Group? She hasn’t even married in your family yet and they’re already scheming against her with such malice. If she truly becomes your wife, she’ll just whittle away amidst plots and schemes. Can

were all vats of corruption, Families as warm

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Chapter 728

take care of

a tremor in his voice, “Til deal with the Fairhaven Group. Evadne, I love Marilla; without her,

A clear plea.

shook her head without lifting her gaze, “I can’t decide for you, I can’t influence anything. Get past Grandpa Hamilton first; then we’ll talk.”

that, she turned and left without looking back. Thaddeus stood with his buddy in the rain, their silhouettes

stay with grandpa for a while; go deal with your family’s issues. When he cools down, come back,” Thaddeus sighed heavily,

hoarse, Tonight I’ll stay

below freezing tonight; you’ll get sick standing

finds out, she’ll only

let her know”

is the only way I can find some peace. Please, don’t stop

furrowed with distress as she returned to the

“Aaron.”

“Evadne.”

the other end,

want to cry all over again. In front of her family, and Thaddeus, she was

asleep,” Evadne’s voice caught

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