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His Ex wife is a billionaire 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.


    “I’m fine<b>.</b><b>” </b>


    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.


    <b>“</b><b>Mr. </b>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, I would make sure to eat with her before leaving for work.”


    <b>“</b>Mr. Fairhaven<b>, </b>you’ve been very caring. Looking after our Ms. Mari for so long must have been hard on you,” Mr. Murray bowed slightly,


    A sharp 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 l*ps parting in urgency and his voice hoarse with a dy, he pleaded “Can I see Mari, please? Just a glimpse. I 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<b>. </b>


    <b>“</b><b>Visitor</b>?”


    Jareth shivered at the alien word and couldn’t help but give out a heavy <b>cough</b><b>, </b>“Mari is <b>my </b>fiancée<b>, </b>my love! My family! How can <b>I </b><b>be </b><b>a </b>visitor?!”


    1 understand you’re <b>in </b>a tough <b>spot</b><b>. </b>


    Mr. Murray, <b>having </b>watched this young gentleman grow up, couldn’t <b>maintain </b><b>his </b>impassive facade for <b>long</b><b>, </b><b>so </b>


    <b>instead </b>he turned <b>to </b>advise him earnestly, “But given <b>what’s </b>happened<b>, </b>you know how angry and resentful Mr. Hamilton is. Moreover, Mr. Barry Fairhaven.”


    <b>“</b><b>What </b>has <b>he </b>done<b>?!</b><b>” </b>Jareth pressed, frantic for answers.


    “He <b>phoned </b><b>us </b>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 <b>off</b><b>.</b><b>” </b>


    Upon hearing it<b>, </b>Jareth’s world seemed to implode, and he felt debris and dust raining down upon him, causing <b>a </b>pain <b>so </b>intense that he could taste iron in his mouth..


    He <b>could </b>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 <b>to </b>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?<b>” </b>


    Mr. Murray knew how cruel his words were to a man who loved Mari so deeply.


    –


    But <b>it </b>was the gentlest way he could think to tell him, his love story with Mari had no future.


    “<b>Have </b>you even considered Mari’s feelings in all this<b>?!</b><b>” </b>


    Jareth’s eyes were bloodshot, and his b*dy was trembling uncontrobly, as if his heart was pierced with <b>arrows</b>, “Mari loves me! We can’t live without each other!


    <b>What </b><b>era </b><b>is </b>this that we’re still talking about arranged marriages<b>?! </b>I love her no matter what, and I can face any pressure to be with her! Our love should be enough! Why can’t we be together, why?!”


    <b>Mr. </b>Murray<b>, </b>knowing further words were futile, bowed once more and turned to leave.


    <b>“</b><b>Can’t </b>I just quit being CEO, huh?! Can I cut all ties with Fairhaven Enterprises? Is that okay?! I don’t need <b>anything</b>. I just want Mari<b>!</b><b>” </b>


    <b>Jareth’s </b><b>voice </b><b>was a </b>raspy <b>roar</b><b>, </b>the sound of a man at the end of his <b>rope</b>.


    <b>The </b><b>only </b><b>reply </b>was <b>the </b>howling of <b>the </b>cold, indifferent wind.


    After an eternity<b>, </b><b>a </b>slender and familiar figure approached the man who seemed a mere shadow of himself. It was Lily.


    <b>“</b><b>Mr. </b><b>Fairhaven</b><b>, </b>let <b>me </b><b>take </b>you home,” Lily <b>said</b>; her swollen and red eyes denoted that she had clearly cried. Jareth’s eyes suddenly <b>reignited </b>with a spark of hope as he grabbed her shoulders with a desperate strength. ‘Lily<b>, </b>does Mari know <b>I’m </b><b>here</b><b>? </b><b>With </b>all thismotion, she’s got to know I’m waiting right here for <b>her</b><b>!</b><b>” </b>


    “<b>Yes</b><b>, </b>the <bdy </b><b>heard</b>,” Lily <b>replied </b>in a <b>strained </b>voice.


    “<b>What </b><b>did </b>she <b>say</b><b>? </b><b>What </b><b>did </b>Mari tell you<b>?! </b><b>She </b><b>must </b>miss me too, she <b>must want </b>to <be </b>home. Lily<b>, </b>let’s take Mari home <b>now</b><b>, </b><b>today </b>I’m <b>taking </b>her back<b>, </b>no <b>one </b>can <b>stop </b><b>me</b><b>!</b><b>” </b>


    <b>“</b><b>Sir</b><b>, </b>Lily was <b>unmovable</b>, her <b>voice </b>but a <b>whisper</b><b>, </b><b>“</b><b>The </bdy <b>won’t </b>be <bing </b><b>back </b><b>with </b>you.”


    <b>He </b>was stunned<b>. </b><b>“</b>What are you talking <b>about</b><b>?</b><b>” </b>


    <b>With </b>tears <b>brimming </b><b>in </b>her eyes, Lily <b>slowly </b>opened her <b>palm</b>.


    There, <b>resting </b>quietly <b>in her </b><b>hand</b><b>, </b>was the exquisitely carved white jade <b>hairpin</b><b>; </b><b>it </b>was as silent <b>and </b><b>serene </b>as <b>the </b><b>nights </b>when Mari, soft <b>and </b><b>warm </b>like <b>jade </b>herself, would <b>sleep </b><b>peacefully </b><b>in </b>his embrace.


    <b>The </b><bdy </b>asked me <b>to </b><b>return </b><b>this </b><b>to </b>you.


    No words were spoken, but the return of this token of their love was like a thousand cuts, each one a <b>stab </b>to Jareth’s heart, leaving it battered and bleeding.


    With a choked gasp, Jareth’s b*dy 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.
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