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 the

gently, “I know you’re prepared, but don’t stir up trouble

Marilla and Jareth, I’m not afraid of offending

the ammunition to think you’re harming. or influencing the Group’s interests. Isn’t that just

Evadne soothed him gently, “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 in, she’ll surely squelch the Bartley

Thaddeus‘ lips, and just as he leaned in for a

it was Jason calling,

reported urgently, “Our people just sent word; Glynnis went to the

a close watch on her. As

“Understood, Ms. Ashbourne!”

Across the ocean.

from an unrelenting fever that no medication could subdue. Reluctant to face the exorbitant medical costs by going to the hospital there, she bemoaned every penny of her meager living allowance, wishing she

family, even a pinprick on her finger would cause a flurry of concern. Now, her circumstances

persistent coughing, she dared not delay and rushed

dingy sweater coat, slumped onto a bench in the hallway and drifted

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Chapter 757

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

blankly at the doctor’s serious expression. She understood enough English to recognize the gravity of

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