His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 826

In early November, Elmsworth was graced with the year's first romantic dusting of

snow.

It also welcomed Marilla's twenty-fourth birthday.

Bright and early, Evadne bustled into the hospital with her "glam squad" in tow, ready to give the soon-to-be bride, Ms. Marilla, a stunning makeover.

Her team, including herself, was just three-strong-Camille and Nydia.

But with Camille's styling skills and Nydia's makeup magic, they could give any celebrity glam team a run for their money.

The girls burst into the hospital room, only to find Jareth with dark circles under his eyes, patiently feeding Marilla some oatmeal.

Marilla lit up at the sight of Evadne, her doe eyes sparkling with joy.

Unable to speak, she waved her hand enthusiastically in greeting.

Nourished by Jareth's care, Marilla's once crescent-moon thin face had filled out, her pale complexion now kissed with a rosy glow, adding an irresistible sweetness to her beauty.

Love, it seemed, was truly the best makeup a woman could wear.

Nydia felt almost redundant; Marilla, like her sister, was naturally radiant, her beauty effortless and fresh.

"Evadne, just a sec, let me finish feeding Marilla," Jareth said with an apologetic smile.

Evadne waved him off, "No rush, take your time, we've got plenty."

Jareth carefully skimmed the top layer of the oatmeal with a spoon, blowing on it to make sure it wasn't too hot for her.

The second spoonful he paired with a bit of refreshing greens, worried the plain oatmeal might not be to her taste.

This display of tender care had the three women swooning with a hearty dose of couple goals, grateful they each had their own slice of happiness to stave off any pangs of envy.

Camille's pert nose twitched, "Wow, that smells amazing. What is it?"

"Fish fillet oatmeal?" Evadne's nose was even sharper, guessing the dish outright.

"Oh! That's my favorite!" Nydia's eyes sparkled, as she felt a rumble in her stomach.

"I made plenty, there's more in the thermos if you haven't eaten," said Jareth, offering them to join.

made it yourself?" The women

smile wider than if he were attending his own wedding, holding a designer suit for the chairman to

afternoon—the freshest and the best. He took great care of it overnight. This morning, he prepared the oatmeal himself, and those side dishes too.

shot Dean a look, and Dean instantly fell silent, though his face still shone

"All by yourself?"

goodness, what time did you get up to do all

isn't my first time," Jareth said, his eyes softening as he

Nydia

believe that the man before them, domestic to his core, was once Elmsworth's most defiant and proud Fairhaven

changed, in every aspect from his gaze to his

Jareth said, and suddenly

up and spilling

off guard by the sudden emotion, Camille and Nydia

complex pang in her heart as she looked at Jareth.

of her head. "Marilla's autism hasn't improved

Evadne sighed softly.

be okay? Marilla had already shown immense strength by not breaking down amid

situation, she wasn't sure she would have coped

meal, Jareth stepped out of the room, giving the girls space to

room to change

deep-set eyes, and graying hair, he resembled a pine tree - weathered by the snow yet

a knock on

opened it with a half-smile,

eyebrow,

sent by my lady with orders to dye

crinkled with a

sure I trust your skills

a chance. If it's ruined, we'll call this one

a moment of lightness

mirror while Thaddeus patiently applied

of gray turned black, Jareth teased, "We promised to grow old together, and

Don't think that just because you're married, you can let yourself go. Marilla might just take issue with that," Thaddeus said, trying to

more worried

Thaddeus looked puzzled.

that I look more mature and composed,

pain making him wince sharply. "Calm

freshly dyed, Jareth stood shoulder to

days, when they were the dashing young tycoons of the

feel like I'm your dad, sending you off to your