His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire? novel Chapter 888

As darkness fell, Jareth hosted a cozy and lavish banquet within the castle.

His wife had a fondness for teddy bears, so every nook and cranny of the castle, including each dining table, was adorned with adorable stuffed bears —

a brown one dressed in a black tuxedo, symbolizing Jareth, and a light pink one in a pristine white wedding gown, nestled beside the brown bear, representing Marilla.

Since his wife had dietary restrictions that prevented her from eating overly greasy foods, the feast predominantly featured dishes that suited her palate. Yet, every dish was made from exquisite ingredients flown in especially for the occasion, light but guaranteed to satisfy everyone;

Since she couldn't drink alcohol, there wasn't a single glass of wine on the tables tonight, all were replaced with various juices and tea beverages.

When it came time for the newlyweds to toast, Jareth prepared a homemade bubble tea for Marilla. She hadn't indulged like this in a long while due to a long hospital stay, downing three large cups in one go, the sweetness making her beam with joy.

During the entertainment segment, Jareth, with his arm around his wife's waist, stood on stage to watch Thad, Arnold, Aaron Ashbourne, and Chasel sing a heartfelt rendition, much to the anticipation of everyone present.

The melody that filled the room was "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You" — a song they had secretly rehearsed early in the morning.

This song was chosen by Lily for their wedding, as noted in her diary, wishing to sing for Lord Jareth and Mrs. Abernathy.

Now, it was a wish fulfilled posthumously.

But Jareth believed, with every fiber of his being, that Lily, in spirit, could see this moment and was blessing them from above.

Evadne gazed deeply at her beloved, moved by the romantic serenade, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.

"Evadne, didn't you tell me Thaddeus couldn't sing?"

Camille teased, nudging a blissful Evadne, "He's not half bad. At least he's on pitch."

"Though he acts all nonchalant and confident in front of me, he actually gets up an hour early every morning to practice this song."

Evadne, supporting her cheek with her hand, couldn't take her eyes off her man, "I know exactly when he gets up every day.

He's the kind that always scores a hundred but claims he barely studied, while in reality, he's been burning the midnight oil."

"Wow. I had people like that in my school, and I couldn't stand them. So pretentious," Camille joked with a shake of her head.

"Sister, he’s quite the character," Nydia couldn't help but join in the teasing.

Evadne, with a mock scowl, replied, "Don't you dare talk about him. I'm very protective of him! Besides, what's wrong with Thad putting in a little effort? Unlike some people, who don't take things seriously, singing like they're trying to climb Everest, missing the pitch more often than not."

"Ah! Arnold might not be a gifted singer, but you're being too harsh!"

Camille, feigning offense, went to tickle Evadne, who laughed and squirmed away, "Look at you! I didn't even say it was Arnold, yet you're already taking it personally. Has your heart already married into their family? Haha."

The two friends ended up in a playful scuffle, with Nydia watching and laughing along.

Suddenly, Nydia's face turned pale, and she covered her mouth, quickly excusing herself from the banquet hall like a gust of wind.

At that moment, Jason, the secretary, was busy attending to the guests and missed the situation unfolding with his wife.

"What's with Nydia?" Evadne, puzzled, watched her sister leave.

"I've been helping Marilla with the wedding preparations these past few days, and I've been with Nydia the entire time," Camille expressed her concern, "She's been looking rather pale and hasn't had much appetite. I'm not sure if she's sick or just not adjusting well."

"Really? I need to check on her!" Concerned for her sister, Evadne immediately excused herself from the table.

Meanwhile—

The happy couple on stage, watching their brothers sing with joy, shared a tender moment. Jareth, unable to contain himself, wrapped his arms around his petite wife, kissing her forehead, cheeks, and lips.

A lifetime wouldn't be enough to express his love.

Suddenly, Marilla's clear, lucid eyes widened, and she gazed intently at the crowd below. Her eyes fluttered, and her lips trembled uncontrollably.