Chapter 757

After ensuring everything was in order, the lovebirds set off for their return journey to Elmsworth.

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On the way, Thaddeus wrapped his arms around his lady, his lips grazing against her earlobe, which was flushed as if stained with blood, and pecked at her plump, rosy lips.

“Evadne, thank you. How can I ever repay you, huh?”

“Why the formalities?” With her left arm encircling his neck, Evadne’s fingertips traced his straight nose, as gentle as a spring breeze, stirring his heart into ripples, “Then you can cook for me for a month.”

“A month? Underestimating me?”

His eyes wed with indulgence, “Being a lifetime chef for my lady is a delight I’d willingly embrace.”

Evadne shook her head repeatedly, “That’s sweet, Thaddeus, but your sentiment is enough. A meal now and then is charming, but a lifetime is a burden.”

“Actually, I feel quite guilty doing this to Aaron.”

Evadne pursed her lips helplessly, “But putting pressure on the Bartley family to abandon the engagement seemed like the best win–win solution I could come up with. Once they back off, it would buy Jareth more time to sort out his family affairs. That way, he and Marilla could have a chance together.”

are other ways I can deal with

know you’re prepared, but don’t stir up trouble with the Elmsworth political scene

Jareth, I’m not

offend Frederic right now. You can’t hand him the ammunition to think you’re harming. or influencing the Group’s interests. Isn’t that just giving him a reason

“Don’t worry. Suri isn’t one to be trifled with. She’s been managing part of Emeric’s business and assets for years. With her stepping

across Thaddeus‘ lips, and just as

was Jason calling,

Ashbourne, there’s an update on Glynnis.” Jason reported urgently, “Our people just sent word; Glynnis went to the hospital for a checkup, and

cold, “Keep a close watch on her. As soon as she leaves the hospital, get her blood sample by

“Understood, Ms. Ashbourne!”

Across the ocean.

an unrelenting fever that no medication could subdue. Reluctant to face the exorbitant medical costs by going

as the daughter of the Abernathy family, even a pinprick on her finger would cause a flurry of concern. Now, her circumstances were starkly different,

and persistent coughing, she dared not delay and rushed

her dingy sweater coat, slumped onto a bench in

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Chapter 757

looking at the lab report, and then spoke softly, “Madam, I regret to inform you.

pale, staring blankly at the doctor’s serious expression. She understood enough English to recognize the gravity of those three letters but was in utter disbelief, thinking she had

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