Chapter 734
Jareth had spent just one night in the hospital.
Throughout that sleepless night, he was on the phone non-stop, taking calls, arranging press conferences, and reaching out to
renowned psychiatrists and psychologists both domestic and abroad. He was desperate to secure the best possible care for his
beloved.
But Barry, as if determined to drive Jareth to distraction, had dumped the entire weight of the corporation’s affairs on his
shoulders without regard for his well-being.
Dean stood by helplessly, almost on the verge of tears.
That morning, shortly after Jareth had been hooked up to an IV drip, Lily’s call came through. Learning that Mari was stable,
Jareth immediately yanked out the needle and strode towards the exit while donning his ck coat.
“Dean, get the car ready!”
“Mr. Fairhaven, you really should finish your meds before you rush off!” Dean felt heartsick, witnessing how Mr. Fairhaven had
tormented himself and how his face had turned gaunt from just a few days of stress.
“lm fine.”
Jareth had already reached the door; his silhouette showed a blend of determination and destion, and his hoarse voice was
filled with urgent longing. “Nothing matters more to me than seeing my wife.”
Once again, the luxury car pulled into the sprawling driveway of Havenbrook Vi.
And once again, Jareth was turned away by Hamilton.
“Mr. Fairhaven, Ms. Mari is much better. She had a hearty breakfast,” Mr. Murray greeted him; in his respectful demeanor and
his neutral tone, he betrayed no resentment towards Jareth.
“Really? Mari ate well? That’s great.”
Jareth’s joyous smile brimmed in his eyes, his longshes quivering. He was easily lost in sweet memories, “Mari’s never been
keen on breakfast, and she always needed me to coax and persuade her to get up and eat. Every time, | would make sure to eat
with her before leaving for work.”
“Mr. Fairhaven, you''ve been very caring. Looking after our Ms. Mari for so long must have been hard on you,” Mr. Murray
bowed slightly,
Asharp pain struck Jareth’s heart.
Such words sounded like a farewell.
“Mr. Frederic and the caring nurse, Lily, are with Ms. Mari. She’s doing well, so you don’t need to worry. Since it’s getting
colder these days, please don’t catch a chill. Please go back.”
“Murray!”
Jareth’s gaze was feverish as he grabbed hold of Mr. Murray’s arm; with his dry lips parting in urgency and his voice hoarse with
a dy, he pleaded “Can | see Mari, please? Just a glimpse. | miss her so much.”
“Mr. Fairhaven, Mr. Frederic has instructed that Ms. Mari is not to receive visitors during her recovery. Please leave, Mr.
Murray repeated mechanically.
“Visitor?”
Jareth shivered at the alien word and couldn’t help but give out a heavy cough, “Mari is my fiancée, my love! My family! How
can | be a visitor?!”
1 understand you''re in a tough spot.
Mr. Murray, having watched this young gentleman grow up, couldn’t maintain his impassive facade for long, so
Chapter 734
instead he turned to advise him earnestly, “But given what’s happened, you know how angry and resentful Mr. Hamilton is.
Moreover, Mr. Barry Fairhaven.”
“What has he done?!” Jareth pressed, frantic for answers.
“He phoned us on the night of the incident, arguing fiercely with Mr. Frederic. Ms. Evadne was also present.”
Mr. Murray sighed helplessly, “The gentlemen made their stance clear over the phone. Your engagement to Ms. Mari, I’m
afraid it’s off.”
Upon hearing it, Jareth’s world seemed to implode, and he felt debris and dust raining down upon him, causing a pain so intense
that he could taste iron in his mouth..
He could imagine just how vicious Barry’s words must have been.
Seeing the usually impable gentleman turn pale, Mr. Murray found his eyes moisten, so he added softly, “Mr. Fairhaven, you
know Ms. Mari’s condition. Our master never intended for her to marry, and she’s not suited to it. They are well able to care for
Ms. Mari for life. She’s better off carefree as the darling of the Abernathy family than as a granddy. You’ve done nothing
wrong. It’s just that the two of you weren’t meant to be. Don’t sh too much with your own family. Mr. Frederic doesn’t expect
any grand gestures from you. Let''s leave it at that. Isn’t it enough to have the good memories?”
Mr. Murray knew how cruel his words were to a man who loved Mari so deeply.
But it was the gentlest way he could think to tell him, his love story with Mari had no future.
“Have you even considered Mari’s feelings in all this?!”
Jareth’s eyes were bloodshot, and his body was trembling uncontrobly, as if his heart was pierced with arrows, “Mari loves
me! We can’t live without each other!
What era is this that we''re still talking
about arranged marriages?! | love her
no matter what, and | can face any
pressure to be with her! Our love
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Mr. Murray, knowing further words were futile, bowed once more and turned to leave.
“Can''t | just quit being CEO, huh?! Can | cut all ties with Fairhaven Enterprises? Is that okay?! | don’t need anything. | just want
Mari!”
Jareth’s voice was a raspy roar, the sound of a man at the end of his rope.
The only reply was the howling of the cold, indifferent wind.
After an eternity, a slender and familiar figure approached the man who seemed a mere shadow of himself. It was Lily.Owned by N?velDrama.Org.
“Mr. Fairhaven, let me take you
home,” Lily said; her swollen and red
eyes denoted that she had clearly
cried. Jareth’s eyes suddenly
reignited with a spark of hope as he
grabbed her shoulders with a
desperate strength. ‘Lily, does Mari
know I''m here? With all this
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“Yes, thedy heard,” Lily replied in a strained voice.
“What did she say? What did Mari tell you?! She must miss me too, she must want toe home. Lily, let’s take Mari home
now, today I’m taking her back, no one can stop me!”
“Sir, Lily was unmovable, her voice but a whisper, “Thedy won''t being back with you.”
He was stunned. “What are you talking about?”
With tears brimming in her eyes, Lily slowly opened her palm.
There, resting quietly in her hand,
was the exquisitely carved white jade
hairpin; it was as silent and serene as
the nights when Mari, soft and
warm like jade herself, would sleep
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Thedy asked me to return this to you.
No words were spoken, but the return of this token of their love was like a thousand cuts, each one a stab to Jareth’s heart,
leaving it battered and bleeding.
With a choked gasp, Jareth’s body lurched forward, his vision plummeting into an abyssal darkness.
A taste of iron filled his mouth as blood surged from deep within his lungs and spilled forth.
“Sir!” Lily cried out in rm.