Chapter 424

Jareth bid everyone farewell, and made a beeline for home, urgency in every stride.

He’d been holding it in these days, the machismo in him refusing to let his emotions show. He spent his alone time wrapped in blanket, scrolling through intimate pictures of him and Marilla, almost bringing himself to tears.

Being away from his darling wife was taking a toll on him. He wasn’t eating well, he wasn’t sleeping well. He was at his wit’s e Seeing Thaddeus and Evadine flirt earlier had stoked the fire in him, making his longing unbearable.

Night fell, and the stars littered the sky.

Elmsworth was warming up pretty fast in Jareth’s absence. The flowers and plants in the yard were showing signs of spring.

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Five days had passed without any news from the young master. Lily was worried sick, unable to eat or sleep, her mind elsewhere. Every day, she did two things.

She tended to Marilla, and waited for Jareth to return.

Tonight, Lily was dressed immaculately, standing by the door as always.

She felt that the young master would return triumphant any time now. Maybe today. If not today, then surely tomorrow.

Suddenly, a white sports car, like a bolt of lightning, raced towards her from the distance.

The car screeched to a halt before her. Seeing Jareth emerge unscathed, striding towards her Lily was overcome with emotion, her hands trembling as she clenched them.

“Mr. Fairhaven, you’ve finally returned.”

“Why are you standing at the door so late?”

Jareth glanced at Lily, his eyes widened in surprise, “Have you been standing here every night waiting for me?”

“No, I just couldn’t sleep tonight. I was standing outside to clear my mind. By coincidence, you returned.”

Lily forced a smile, keeping the truth to herself.

Her feelings for Jareth ran deep, but she never let them show.

“Where is Marilla? Is she asleep?” Jareth asked anxiously

“Yes, she has slept, just recently.”

Jareth’s shoulders slumped, disappointment in his eyes, “Oh God. I rushed all the way here, nearly set my car on fire, and I still couldn’t make it in time“”

He knew his darling wife loved sleep. She was a real sleeping beauty.

In the past, if he hadn’t kept her up late into the night with his affection, she w

would have slept early. And they would have had to wait until morning to, well, do things.

nted by longing.”

Fairhaven. At least you won’t have to stare at Ms. Marilia’s photos anymore,

was right.

he was burning up with desire, his wife was fast asleep, who could he tum to? Was he supposed to take a

Life is. Hard.

doorway, he noticed

inspection, her left cheek was noticeably swollen compared to the right,

your face?” Jareth

Mr. Fairhaven Lily lowered her gaze, avoiding his

clear you’ve been slapped.

did this? Who had the audacity to

skin them!”

it anymore. She hung her head low and said, “This aftemoon, Miss Edith suddenly came over She wanted

Jareth’s heart skipped a beat.

were on good terms back then. She’s had time to reflect on the unpleasant events

her?” Jareth shot back

didn’t

slapped you because you

Lily remained silent.

talk was

ulterior motives. She’s putting on a

Lily was helpless.

you’re caught in, the middle of our sibling rivalry. And you have to take care of Ms. Marilla too. I’m sorry.”

guilty. “You can take a leave from tomorrow. I’ll take care of Marilla. You love traveling, don’t you? Take my credit card,

too kind, I’m just doing my job.”

warmth spread through her heart, filling her chest

into the

  1. la. He slowly moved towards

of making any noise that might wake Manila. He his darling wife curled up on the

on the little rabbit. Jareth stood by the bed, his large frame casting a shadow over Marilla’s petite figure. He gazed at her for a long time, then bent down to plant a

darling, Have a good sleep. I’ll

pair of frail arms wrapped tightly around

His heart skipped

in Marilla’s eyes as she clung to him, her voice choked with emotion, “Jareth, you’re finally back. Why were you gone so long? I thought you weren’t coming back. I thought you didn’t want me anymore.”

down her cheeks, falling

hadn’t been asleep at all.

if her beloved had really returned, or if it was all just a

wife tightly. His strong hand cradled the back of her head, his fingers running through her soft hair. He wished he could merge her into his

rather be forsaken by the world, be everyone’s enemy, but I’ll never leave you. You’re my

You’ve never left me for so long.” Manilla sobbed, her tiny hands crumpling Jareth’s

they’re slippery, so it took a few extra days,” Jareth explained in a tone typically used to soothe a

you catch him?”

him with my own two hands!” Jareth boasted proudly to his

You’re amazing!” Marilla’s

be, don’t I? To

justice for Erica?” She asked cautiously, her eyes

took a deep breath and nodded, “Yes, your dear friend, that kindhearted girl, can finally

her hands together, silently praying for Erica. For the first time in days, a small smile graced

was no way Jareth

to shower, he undressed while kissing her sweet lips, pushing her down onto the

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