Chapter 744

Thaddeus squeezed his phone, “Evadne, I’ll just take this call from Jareth.”

“Go ahead, Evadne urged softly.

In front of her, Thaddeus took every call openly, without any hint of secrecy or evasion. He had no secrets from

her.

But at this moment, Evadne knew it was time for some brotherly talk. Thaddeus rose and walked to the living room, standing by the window with concern in his voice.

Jared, how are you? You doing okay?”

“Thad.”

It took a moment before Jareth spoke, his voice as raspy as a traveler parched from too long in the desert, “I miss my girl; I miss Marilla.”

Thaddeus caught his breath, managing only, “Don’t worry; Marilla’s safe with Grandpa. We’re all keeping her company; she’s doing well.”

Thad, will I ever be with Marilla again? Can I still marry her?” Jareth asked sentimentally.

Thaddeus‘ throat tightened, and he fell silent. He knew Jareth was head over heels for Marilla, but whether Marilla would still choose Jareth, he too was uncertain.

“Is it that if I clear up all the mess with the Fairhaven Group, you’ll let me take Marilla away?”

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Jareth’s tone suddenly darkened, “Thad, help me.”

Thaddeus‘ eyes narrowed, “You’re my best man, no need for words.”

“In the next few days, help me dig up all the dirt on the Fairhaven Group, as much as we can get. Especially on

Barry.”

he hurriedly said, “Jareth, Barry is your grandfather, the real power behind the Fairhaven Group; don’t do anything foolish!”

you don’t pull punches when it

Thaddeus was silent.

justice before family ties, a bad example in the eyes

up my mind. Anyone who’s crossed Marilla, anyone who stands in the

night, “Barry is the foundation of the Fairhaven Group. Without taking him

get

was genuinely worried, “Wait a bit

away from Marilla is extreme agony

through his heavy breathing, “If you were forced apart

sharp pain stabbed Thaddeus‘ chest, “Jareth.”

Marilla, I’d turn the Fairhaven Group upside down if I have

up, leaving Thaddeus with a sigh. He looked up at the cold moonlight on

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sleep would be elusive.

Mrs. Abernathy left Grandpa’s house

THE

meeting a key foreign delegate in the afternoon,

what’s going on?” he asked warmly.

free right now?” Mr.

“Speak up.”

and took Ms.

spend more time

Something they said must have set them off because they ended up arguing.”

it all, of course. She’s always been the most obedient child in the house. When Mr. Frederick Abernathy

too much. I hope you can look out for Ms. Marilla Abernathy

and pressed, “Did you hear what

and Mr. Frederick Abernathy must have disagreed, leading to

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