His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 756

Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy exchanged a stunned glance. It didn’t take a genius to figure out that Aaron had his heart set on Marilla.

Then, the astonished voice of Mrs. Suri Ashbourne echoed through the room, “Aaron, what on earth are you saying? You want to marry Ms. Abernathy? When did you start harboring such thoughts about that girl?

And what about the love triangle with Mr. Fairhaven? Where do you fit into this picture? You better not be aiming to be the other man; not even if I had the thick skin like a hundred–layer cake could I endure the shame! An Ashbourne heir cannot be reduced to a homewrecker, even if he is seeking another man’s company!”

Behind them, Thaddeus and Evadne felt awkwardly speechless.

After a tense silence, Aaron spoke with a bitter edge to his voice, “Originally, I stepped back because I saw the affection between Marilla and Jareth. Jareth truly cared for her. I wanted Marilla to have a smooth path to love; I didn’t want to cause trouble for her.”

Didn’t want to cause trouble. Evadne’s long lashes lowered in a silent sigh.

In truth, Aaron and Marilla were kindred spirits – both constantly put others before themselves, empathetic, and thoughtful.

She had often wondered: Would Marilla be happier with Aaron? But love wasn’t a series of what–ifs.

“But now, Marilla is about to marry someone she doesn’t love.”

Each word Aaron spoke was charged with a burning desire that had been suppressed for far too long, “If that’s the case. Mom, I want to follow my heart for once. I want to pursue Marilla.”

“The news is already out; Ms. Abernathy’s engagement to the Bartley son is set. What good will your interference do?”

Suri sighed in resignation, “Besides, you just said they were in love. Even if they’ve separated for some reason. Aaron, Marilla’s heart may not have room for you. After all, Jareth is her lifelong unattainable dream.

Are you confident enough to spend your life with someone who loves another? Can you guarantee you won’t regret it, or feel bitter and unsettled? This path is harder than you think.”

“Mom, when you married Dad, you knew he had someone else in his heart. Have you ever regretted choosing him?” Aaron’s question hit a nerve.

Thaddeus felt a sudden grip on his arm and turned to see Evadne’s usually radiant face pale slightly.

Suri’s voice was low, “Our situations are diffèrent.”

“But one thing is the same – I only choose what I want; nothing else matters.” Aaron chuckled bitterly, “My principles and boundaries are about making the one I care for happy. If I can’t do that, then those boundaries mean nothing.”

“You are really…”

stepped forward with

and Aaron

heard everything. But I didn’t eavesdrop on

knack for overhearing conversations; it was practically in her

utterly sincere, “Evadne, since you heard it, there’s no point hiding it now. I want to take a chance to make Marilla your sister–in–law.

Chapter 756

the police station, dealing with cases, seeing more dead women than

yet didn’t

country,

A chip off the old block

also worry

but interject, “Suri wouldn’t think like that; you shouldn’t ask her this.”

done something inappropriate, Aaron lowered his gaze, “Sorry, Mom.”

You want to pursue the one you love; I won’t stop you. But there’s one condition

long as the girl is good–hearted, I don’t care about her status or past. But I don’t

Thaddeus admired Suri’s stance. No

to Marilla.” Aaron’s eyes shone with resolution, “If she chooses me, I’ll never let her down. If she wants to be with Jareth, no matter how hard, I’m willing

eyes sparkled with an idea, “Aaron, are you really willing to help?”

on

I’ll speak my mind.” Evadne paused,

statement left Thaddeus and

gaze deepened, “Evadne, what do you need me

sly grin, “I need you to pull off a love heist.”

with a dry, wry smile, “Evadne, my mom just laid down the law about no snatching,

love heist, I mean for you to, as Aaron Ashbourne, disrupt the Abernathy–Bartley wedding plans. We can’t have Alston, that toad,

broad palm gently squeezing Evadne’s tender waist, softened by his

pleasure the night before to help her sleep well, he himself had been restless. He had thought long and hard about Jareth and Marilla, even

seemed destined to be “wrung dry” by her.

in as a suitor and compete

mind competing with that Alston. Us Ashbournes