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.”

can deal

head gently, “I know you’re prepared, but don’t stir up trouble with the Elmsworth political

Jareth, I’m

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

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

across Thaddeus‘ lips, and just as he leaned in

it was Jason calling, Evadne answered immediately, “Jason.”

people just sent word; Glynnis went to the hospital for a checkup, and she looks

good.” Evadne’s voice was low, her eyes cold, “Keep a close watch on her. As soon as she leaves the hospital,

“Understood, Ms. Ashbourne!”

Across the ocean.

the exorbitant medical costs by going to the hospital there, she bemoaned every penny of her meager living allowance, wishing she could split a dollar

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

recently, with the addition of weakness and persistent coughing, she dared not delay

slumped onto a bench in the hallway and drifted into a

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Chapter 757

at the lab report, and then spoke softly, “Madam,

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

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