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.”

M. Fairhaven. At least you

she was right.

who could he tum to? Was he supposed

Life is. Hard.

he noticed a scab on Lily’s left check. It looked like she had been cut by something

inspection, her left cheek was noticeably swollen compared to the

to your face?” Jareth frowned, his brows furrowed.

Fairhaven Lily lowered

slapped. Do

this? Who had the audacity to touch

skin them!”

head low and said, “This aftemoon, Miss Edith suddenly came over She wanted to see

did Edith want?” Jareth’s heart skipped a

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

you believe her?” Jareth shot back coldly

didn’t let her in.“”

because you wouldn’t let her see Marilla?”

Lily remained silent.

talk was pure

his rage. “So Edith came to see Marilla with ulterior motives. She’s putting on a show, playing both sides. Does she

Lily was helpless.

middle of our sibling rivalry. And you

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

just doing my job.”

warmth spread through her heart, filling

tiptoed into

  1. la. He slowly moved towards

dare turn on the light, didn’t dare wear shoes for fear of making any noise that might wake

rabbit. Jareth stood by the bed, his large frame casting a shadow over Marilla’s petite figure. He gazed

a good sleep. I’ll be here when you wake

to leave, a pair of frail

His heart skipped a boat.

up 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

her cheeks, falling onto Jareth’s back, piercing his

been asleep at all.

returned, or if it was all just

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

the world, be

for so long.” Manilla sobbed, her tiny hands

extra days,” Jareth explained

catch

Caught him with my own two hands!” Jareth boasted proudly

Jareth! You’re amazing!” Marilla’s eyes sparkled in

I? To protect you,” Jareth replied,

get justice for

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

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

going to sleep, there was no way Jareth would let her

her sweet lips, pushing her down onto

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