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, tormented

was

burning up with desire, his wife was fast asleep, who could he tum

Life is. Hard.

doorway, he noticed a scab on Lily’s left check. It looked like she had been

was noticeably swollen

happened to your face?” Jareth frowned, his

Fairhaven Lily lowered her gaze,

slapped. Do you think I’m blind?”

voice icy. “Who did this? Who had the audacity to touch

skin them!”

hide it anymore. She hung her head low and said, “This aftemoon, Miss Edith suddenly came over She wanted to see Ms. Manila”

Jareth’s

had time to reflect on the unpleasant events of the past and realizes she shouldn’t have been so selfish. So

you believe her?” Jareth

simply said, “I didn’t

she slapped you because you wouldn’t let

Lily remained silent.

was pure bull

breath, holding back his rage. “So Edith came to see Marilla with ulterior motives. She’s putting on

Lily was helpless.

And you have to

take a leave from tomorrow. I’ll take care of Marilla. You love traveling, don’t you? Take my credit card, go out and have

I’m just doing my

warmth spread through her heart, filling her chest

tiptoed into the bedroom.

  1. la. He slowly moved towards

might wake Manila. He his darling wife curled up on the bed,

familiarity, like the big bad wolf about to pounce 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

sleep. I’ll be here when you wake up.”

Jareth was about to leave, a pair of frail arms wrapped tightly around his

His heart skipped a boat.

with emotion, “Jareth, you’re finally back. Why were you gone so long? I thought you weren’t coming back. I thought

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

she hadn’t been asleep at all.

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

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

be forsaken by the world, be everyone’s enemy, but I’ll never

left me for so long.” Manilla sobbed, her tiny hands crumpling Jareth’s crisp

isn’t easy, they’re slippery, so it took a few extra days,” Jareth explained

you catch him?”

love. Caught him with my own two hands!” Jareth

Marilla’s eyes sparkled in admiration.

I have to be, don’t I? To protect you,” Jareth replied,

the bad guy’s caught, can we get justice for Erica?” She asked cautiously, her eyes welling

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

hands together, silently praying for Erica. For the

there was no way Jareth would let her off easily

her sweet lips, pushing her down onto the

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