His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 290

The usually stoic Lily couldn’t help but chuckle, covering her mouth with her hand.

She thought, “Poor Mr. Jareth, he’s pulling out all the stops for Ms. Marilla. His usual charm doesn’t

seem to work on her, so he’s trying a different approach, often with hilarious results.”

Marilla wasn’t trying to show off. She just saw Jareth struggling to hold the bowl and spoon and thought

he looked tired. So, she leaned forward, opened her little pink mouth, and took the spoon into her

mouth.

Seeing her eat the food he served, Jareth twinkled his narrowed eyes with affection and he couldn’t

help but smile.

She ate too quickly and started to cough.

“Slow down, even if you’re hungry, you should eat slowly.”

Jareth gently patted Marilla’s back. He suddenly noticed a trickle of white liquid at the corner of her

mouth. His dark eyes narrowed and his handsome face flushed crimson.

It was oatmeal.

How long has it been since he’s indulged himself? Why was it that even seeing oatmeal made him

fantasize?

“Jareth, the oatmeal is delicious, I want more, Marilla said in a soft voice, noticing the man seemed lost

in thought.

“Sure,” Jareth answered, his voice husky.

At that moment, the hospital room door was pushed open.

“Jareth! You’ve got some nerve!”

Marilla was startled and, in her panic, she threw herself into Jareth’s arms!

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Her slender arms held him tightly, making him acutely aware of his importance to the young girl.

“Don’t be scared, it’s just your sister–in–law and your brother coming to pick you up,” Jareth whispered

soothingly into her ear,

At that moment, the Abernathys burst into the room.

Seeing the intimate scene, they froze in shock!.

“Jareth! Don’t you dare lay a hand on Marilla!” Evadne was alarmed to see Marilla curled up in Jareth’s

arms, her heart pounding. “Huh?”

Jareth hadn’t done anything, but Evadne’s outburst compelled him to hold Marilla tighter.

Evadne exhaled deeply, feeling a bit overwhelmed.

A whole night.

Did Jareth really leave that adorable girl untouched? Even if he wasn’t coveting her, would he stay

unmoved?

Believing Jareth would be a gentleman was ridiculous!

Thaddeus‘ face was also stern. He coldly asked, “What happened? Why is Marilla in the hospital?”

“Marilla, what happened to your ear?”

Evadne, with her sharp eyes, was the first to notice the bandage on Marilla’s left ear. She quickly

rushed to her side and confronted Jareth, “What’s going on? What happened to Marilla?”

Thaddeus also joined her, his heart aching.

Jareth felt that the couple’s concern for him was a bit excessive.

Was Marilla their sister or their golden goose?

“Marilla just had surgery. I’ll explain everything later,” Jareth said, his voice low as he stroked Marilla’s

trembling back.

Evadne felt there was more to the story, but she refrained from pressing further. Instead, she

announced, “Grandpa wants to take Marilla back to the Abernathy mansion in Havenbrook. From now

on, she’ll live with him.”

“Really? That’s great! Marilla finally escaped from that dangerous place!”

Marilla didn’t say anything, but Jareth was overjoyed.

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Thaddeus didn’t respond, but he was carefully observing Marilla’s anxious expression. Suddenly, he

realized something. His lips pressed into a thin line.

“I won’t go! I won’t go! I want to stay with Jareth!” Marilla suddenly shouted.

Everyone was taken aback!

Especially Jareth, who was staring at the teary–eyed girl in his arms. His throat tightened and he had a

sudden thought: He wanted to take her home.

So much.

‘Marilla, you want to stay with him?” Evadne was speechless.

Marilla buried her face in Jareth’s warm chest. Her trembling breath brushed against his shirt and his

heart, “I want to go home with you.”

After Marilla’s insistence, Evadne and Thaddeus had no choice but to agree.

Thaddeus called Jareth out and they went to the hospital’s smoking area.

“Jareth, what happened to Marilla’s ear?” He took out two cigarettes, stuck one in his mouth, and gave

the other to Jareth.

“What happened?”

Jareth’s hawk–like eyes flashed with anger, “Isn’t it because of your spoiled sister Glynnis?”

“She’s not my sister. I only have Marilla as a sister.”

Just hearing Glynnis’s name made Thaddeus pissed. His voice was cold, “Did Glynnis hurt Marilla?”

Jareth was so angry he almost crushed the cigarette in his hand, “Thad, if I retaliate against Glynnis,

would you stop me because of your loyalty to the Abernathy family?”

Thaddeus lit his cigarette, took a deep inhale, and replied without hesitation, “Whatever you told me

today, I’ll pretend I never heard.”

His stance couldn’t be any clearer.

“Heh, thanks, bro,” Jareth said, a wicked smile playing on his lips as he clapped Thaddeus on the

shoulder.

“Teach her a lesson, but don’t kill her. I’m thinking about your future.”

Thaddeus gave him a meaningful look, “If you really have feelings for Marilla, if you’re serious about a

future with her. First, you need to cut ties with all those other women and cleanse yourself. Second,

stop the violence. You’re a Fairhaven, not a mobster. I’m not comfortable with Marilla being around you

in your current state.” “Thad, I only see Marilla as my sister. There’s nothing more,” Jareth quickly

explained, a pang of regret in his heart.

His eyes sparkled, and the slight tremble of his fingers clutching the cigarette betrayed his feelings.

Thaddeus studied him with a deep gaze before speaking in a casual tone, “Don’t let the animosity

between Elspeth and myself affect you. Marilla might be her daughter, but I’ve never held any

prejudices against her. She’s a good girl, and I hope she finds happiness.”

“Thad.” Jareth’s voice choked, a wave of bitter emotions washing over him.

“Even though you’re not exactly an ideal catch, with your truckload of bad habits, I see sincerity in you

when it comes to Marilla,” Thaddeus said, releasing a smoke ring into the air. His tone was reminiscent

of a wise old man. “Therefore, I’m willing to give you a chance to pursue Marilla.

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What kind of attitude was that?

“Are you going to smoke that or not?”

It felt as if he was being lectured by a future father–in–law!

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Thaddeus reached out to snatch the cigarette from his hand, “If you’re not going to smoke it, give it

back. It’s my last one.”

“I’ll take it.”

Jareth hastily placed the cigarette back between his lips and frowned, “Since when did you become so

stingy? You’re worth billions, and you can’t even spare a cigarette. No wonder you only have me as a

friend!”

“I’m gradually quitting. I only smoke half a pack a day now.”

“Why? Are you turning thirty and thinking about your health? You should start adding ginseng to your

wine then.”

“It’s because of Evadne.”

-Thaddeus gaze softened as he thought of his loved one, “She hates it when I smoke. I know quitting is

hard, but I want to try for her.”

“Back then she hated Acacia too. Why didn’t you get rid of Acacia?” Jareth found Thaddeus‘ efforts to

quit smoking for a woman’ridiculous, so he couldn’t resist poking fun.

“I know I’m no saint, you don’t need to keep reminding me how horrible I used to be.”

Thaddeus‘ expression turned somber as he crushed the half–smoked cigarette in the ashtray, “But my

heart is set, and I can’t turn back. In this lifetime, I only want Evadne and no one else. I’m tied to her.”

Marilla had slept till evening.

When she woke up, Jareth had already prepared dinner for her.”

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“Marilla, were you serious when you said you wanted to come home with me?” Jareth asked, sitting on

the edge of the bed, his tone teasing,

Marilla pursed her lips, nodded, and then shook her head..

She curled up in her oversized hospital gown, hugging her legs to her chest. Her delicate feet were

bare, exuding an innocent sexiness.

Jareth’s gaze unintentionally landed on her feet, and a wave of heat surged in his eyes, making his

breath hitch.

“I want to live with my grandfather, but I want to wait until I’m better before I go to him.”

Marilla’s eyes were slightly moist, “I don’t want to worry him.”

“I understand.”

Jareth gently placed his hand on her head, stroking her soft hair. Then his eyes narrowed

mischievously, “But Marilla, do you really trust me that much? Do you know me well? Do you know how

bad my reputation is? Are you not afraid that you’re jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire?”

Marilla slowly lifted her eyes, clear and bright, “I don’t care what others say. In my eyes, Jareth, you’re

a good person. A really good person. Like Thaddeus.” Jareth’s heart pounded fiercely at her words. His

breath trembled, and his fingers played with her hair, slowly moving down to rest on the back of her

neck. Seeing Jareth silent, Marilla nervously asked, “Jareth, did I cause you any trouble? Do you not

want to take me with you?”

Marilla’s eyes were full of confusion.

She was just expressing her thoughts in the simplest way, completely unaware of what it meant in the

adult world to voluntarily go home with a man. Suddenly, a sweet and comforting scent enveloped him.

Jareth’s breath hitched, his mind nearly blank.

Manilla’s delicate slender arms suddenly wrapped around his neck.

The next second, Marilla’s beautiful face filled his view, her soft lips covering his in surprise.

Jareth stiffened, his heart racing as he barely managed to pull away from the kiss.

Marilla closed her eyes, recalling the feeling of their first kiss. Like a child imitating an adult, she

gradually pried open his lips with her moist tongue.

A current ran through Jareth, making him shudder. He pulled away abruptly, panting heavily, his eyes

red as they bore into her, “Marilla, what are you doing?” Marilla looked at him earnestly, without a hint

of cunning. “Don’t you like this, Jareth? I want to repay you.”

“Repay?” Jareth was completely thrown off balance.

“I won’t take your kindness for granted. You like this, don’t you? I’m not good at it, but I can learn.”

Jareth was in utter chaos, his blood boiling, his Adam’s apple bobbing.

“Marilla, do you know how dangerous you are to a normal man right now?”

“Dangerous?” Marilla looked at him innocently, his lust–filled eyes staring back at her.

Jareth slowly leaned in, his eyes burning as he captured her soft lips in a deep kiss.

Manlla’s shoulders trembled as she felt his hot hand grip her slender waist.

And then she watched as Jareth leaned over, cherishing her like a precious gem, as he gently laid her

down on the pristine white sheets.