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.”

I can deal with

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

“For Marilla and Jareth, I’m not

now. You can’t hand him the ammunition to think you’re harming. or influencing the Group’s interests. Isn’t

of Emeric’s business and assets for years. With her stepping in,

smile crept uncontrollably across Thaddeus‘ lips, and just as he leaned in for

was Jason calling, Evadne answered immediately,

Jason reported urgently, “Our people just sent word;

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

“Understood, Ms. Ashbourne!”

Across the ocean.

by going to the hospital there, she bemoaned every penny of her meager living allowance, wishing

a time when, as the daughter of the Abernathy family, even a pinprick on her finger would cause a flurry of concern.

she dared not delay and rushed to the hospital overnight.

tests, Glynnis, wrapped in her dingy sweater coat, slumped onto a bench in the hallway and drifted into a fitful

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Chapter 757

doctor hesitated, looking at the lab report, and then spoke softly, “Madam, I regret to inform you. The results indicate

She understood enough English to recognize the gravity

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