His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 808

Barry's funeral was a reverent affair, thanks to the combined efforts of the Abernathy and Ashbourne families.

As the day waned and the Fairhaven family dispersed, Jareth remained knelt in the chapel, his gaze fixed on his grandfather's portrait, unwilling to leave.

Evadne had gone home to be with Emeric, while Thaddeus stayed by Jareth's side until the end.

"Jareth, you're exhausted. It's time to head back and get some rest," Thaddeus sighed, moving to help him up, but finding him as unyielding as iron.

"I can't rest yet. There's still Lily's affairs to look after," Jareth replied, his voice almost robotic.

The bone-deep weariness in his tone twisted Thaddeus' heart.

Lily.

That name, unspoken by them all these days, because they knew it was the gaping, bleeding wound in Jareth's heart that would never heal.

"I'll help you. Don't worry, I'm here for you," Thaddeus said, his voice gravelly with emotion.

Lily was gone, and no words of comfort seemed to hold any weight.

"I remember Lily once said she wanted a simple, peaceful life. Even for her own funeral, she wanted it plain and quiet, to slip away like a raindrop vanishing in a shower. Nothing could be more fitting," Jareth said, his breath hitching as a nascent smile shattered before it could fully form. "But with me, all the fighting, never a day of peace or comfort. Thad, I destroyed Lily's life, it was me. I'm responsible for her death. She has no kin left in this world. How can I possibly make amends, how can I ever repay her?"

Thaddeus knelt beside him, his large hand patiently patting Jareth's back,

"Jareth, don't do this to yourself. Lily wouldn't want to see you so broken. You need to stay strong, to protect the Fairhaven legacy, and Marilla. That way, her sacrifices won't be in vain."

that

but his voice steady. "I want to sort through Lily's things. Afterward, I'm

Lily for a long time. It once radiated warmth, but now, it was a

was silent. Dean drove quietly, Thad with an impassive face sat in the back, and Jareth, only minutes after the car started, rested his head against the window and fell into a

"Jareth, we're here."

hour later, Thaddeus woke him. Jareth rubbed his face, looking haggard as he stepped out

followed closely, concerned

holding on, but he's running on empty," Dean whispered, his voice tinged

"I know."

a loss on how best

the familiar code and

the living room, his gaze swept across the

"Mr. Jareth, you're back."

and melodious, floated into his ears. Jareth's face brightened with

"I'm back."

the response he longed

crumbled, and he knelt, his body curling inward as

"Jareth!"

"Mr. Jareth!"

but they heard the sound of tears hitting

Thaddeus said, wrapping an arm around his trembling

"It's okay. I'm okay."

up from the ground, step by step,