Chapter 610

Lity’s eyelashes fluttered as she cast a glance over the lavish dinner spread out on the table before her, then back to Mrs. Fairhaven with concern.

Tonight was supposed to be a cozy gathering for the three of them, and Lily had been busy preparing since the afternoon. Although Mrs. Fairhaven wasn’t adept in the kitchen, she had pitched in, bustling around like a busy little top.

But it was evident that Mr. Fairhaven was in a hurry and unlikely to stay for dinner.

Lily wasn’t particularly bothered, but she feared Mrs. Fairhaven might feel let down.

Jareth, aren’t you staying for dinner? Marilla asked, her delicate eyebrows knitting together as her doe eyes blinked rapidly.

Jareth, with an indulgent smile, couldn’t help but walk over to his petite wife, his large hand landing on her head to tousle her soft hair, Tve got to take care of something tonight, darling, so I won’t be home for dinner.”

“Can’t you make an exception just this once?”

has been working all day to prepare this meal, it’s her way of showing she cares, Jareth. Can’t

it’s really

her head vigorously, “Mr. Fairhaven, it’s just a simple meal, nothing to fuss

deal! You’ve been at it for hours, and

nervousness, “Please stay and eat before

liked Lily.

time with Lily than she did with Jareth. There were many things she felt too shy to say to her husband but could share

anything. Aside from the time she wanted to see her mother for the

swallowed hard, “Mrs. Fairhaven.”

a moment before he glanced at

pulled out a chair, sat down beside Marilla with a grin, and yanked her into the space between his legs. He wrapped his legs around her, trapping her

dine, just as

and settled her firmly on his thigh, his lips curving into a roguish smile as he affectionately nuzzled her cheek.

And pile it on.”

with joy as Jareth chose to stay and dine

by, feeling like she was practically a

finished eating, Jareth took Marilla’s hand, with Lily following behind them, and they

care of her,” he wrapped his arm around Marilla and planted a kiss on her

early,” Marilla’s voice was soft

leave with

squeeze, “Go to bed early, don’t

Marilla’waited until even the tail lights were out of

approached her, “Mrs.

Marilla turned to look at

Lily was overwhelmed with gratitude,

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