His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 741

Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy’s expressions turning grave at the words.

“Either every time he committed a crime, he’d cover his tracks, leaving not a single clue. But that doesn’t look like what a typical desperado or high–level hitman could normally do.”

With his long, lean fingers stroking his jaw, Aaron analyzed in a calm manner, “Which leads me to believe he’s a hired gun from overseas.”

“If that’s the case, tracking him down just got a lot tougher. The guy probably vanished right after the job, might’ve already fled the country under a fake ID,” Thaddeus‘ eyes darkened with concern.

“Didn’t Lily catch a glimpse of his face? We could have her come down to the station tomorrow, try to sketch out a face from her memory. I can get one of the best profile artists from the state to come over and draw a composite.”

A sharp glint flashed in Aaron’s eyes, “With a portrait, we might just dredge up more leads. We can’t drag our feet on this; memories fade, and the sketch could end up all wrong. We need it fresh.”

Evadne and Thaddeus exchanged a glance, about to interject, when a sweet yet steady voice came from

behind them.

“I remember what he looks like.”

Aaron’s gaze snapped up. As Marilla, her slender form descending the staircase gracefully, came into view, his heart skipped a beat.

He rose hastily from the couch, feeling a sudden rush of warmth flood his veins.

Thaddeus‘ face lit up with realization, “Right, Marilla had a run–in with that guy too.”

Evadne’s lips pressed as she hurried over to Marilla, wrapping an arm around her shoulders with gentle concern, “Marilla, we’ll reach out to Lily tomorrow and let her do this. You don’t need to do anything or think about any of this. Just focus on getting better; that’s what matters most.”

on the surface, was grappling with the trauma of the incident and the heartache of

How could they possibly make her relive that pain, risking further harm to her already

looked deeply into her eyes, “Your well–being, healthy and whole, is what’s

I

can. Besides, I also want that man caught, and want to uncover the sinister

Jareth.”

Thaddeus felt a tightness in their chests, unspeakable sorrow welling up. They had kept the details from her, yet her keen mind had pieced together the story from

red eyes as she spoke of Jareth, clearly still deeply in love. He could tell she loved Jareth so much. There

a note of surprise in his voice, “Marilla, your feelings for Jareth.”

immediately, forcing a small smile, “He’s always looked after me, indulged me, sacrificed for me. I want to

harbored no thoughts of taking advantage; there was no joy in the

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reddened with unshed tears. Thaddeus sensed her emotional turmoil and took

a protective shadow over Marilla, his presence

up with

sister–in–law bring you,” Aaron’s heart softened, the urge to caress her head

can draw him,” Marilla’s lips

draw?” The three of them were stunned in unison.

to steady

left her to draw in solitude upstairs while they waited patiently in

the silence, “Evadne, did Marilla and Mr. Fairhaven break

decision.” Evadne sighed, a shadow crossing her beautiful eyes, “But I suspect Jareth won’t let go

his voice strained, “And she loves