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?”

at his heartstrings, “Lily has been working all day to prepare this meal, it’s her way

Fairhaven, it’s really okay for me!”

by Marilla speaking up for her, blushed and shook her head vigorously, “Mr. Fairhaven, it’s just a simple meal,

big deal! You’ve been at it

his hand, her palm clammy with nervousness, “Please stay and eat

genuinely liked

time with Lily than she did with Jareth. There were many things she felt too

anything. Aside from the time she wanted to see her mother for the last time, this was the second request she could

swallowed hard, “Mrs. Fairhaven.”

froze for a moment

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 as if

dine, just

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

the food. And pile it

face lit up with joy as Jareth chose to

other, making a sticky, sweet scene. Lily sat by, feeling like she was practically a third wheel. This meal

took Marilla’s hand, with Lily following

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

back early,” Marilla’s voice was soft and

I leave with you being

backside, giving it a playful squeeze, “Go to bed early,

Marilla’waited until even the tail lights were out of sight before

approached her, “Mrs. Fairhaven.”

Marilla turned to look at her.

for me today, thank you,” Lily was overwhelmed with gratitude, her eyes welling up with

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