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.”

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

is your dad, and I’ve seen you don’t pull punches when it

Thaddeus was silent.

who put justice before family ties, a bad example in the eyes of his

anyone who stands in the way of our marriage, won’t be able to

was dark and resolute in the night, “Barry is the foundation of the Fairhaven Group. Without taking him down, Gary

get burned

worried, “Wait a bit longer; we’ll find the right solution!”

wait…Every second away from Marilla is

“If you were forced apart from Evadne, could you bear it? Could you?!”

pain stabbed Thaddeus‘ chest,

Marilla, I’d turn the Fairhaven Group

sigh. He looked up at the

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would be elusive.

down, Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy left Grandpa’s

THE

and meeting a key foreign delegate in the afternoon, Thaddeus

on?” he

right now?” Mr.

“Speak up.”

Abernathy came and took Ms. Marilla Abernathy back

darkened, “Wasn’t Grandpa supposed to spend more time with Marilla?

arrived, he and Grandpa went to the study. Something they said must have set them

worried, “Ms. Marilla Abernathy heard it all, of course. She’s always been the most obedient child in the house. When Mr. Frederick Abernathy wanted to take her,

I hope you can look out for Ms. Marilla Abernathy when

pressed, “Did you hear what Grandpa and Mr. Frederick Abernathy

Mary Abernathy’s marriage. Mr. Hamilton Abernathy and Mr. Frederick Abernathy must have disagreed, leading to the conflict. But I don’t know

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