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?”

day to prepare this meal, it’s her

it’s really

for her, blushed and shook her head vigorously, “Mr. Fairhaven, it’s just a simple meal, nothing to fuss over. Business comes

big deal! You’ve been at it

his hand, her palm clammy with nervousness, “Please stay and eat before you leave.

liked Lily.

Jareth. There were many things she felt too shy to

to see her

swallowed hard, “Mrs.

froze for a moment before he glanced

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 as if she were a doll

dine, just as you

satisfied, he pinched her waist and settled her firmly on his thigh, his lips curving into a roguish

serve the food. And pile it on.”

face lit up with joy as Jareth

scene. Lily sat by, feeling like she was practically a third wheel. This meal was the most satisfying one she’d

Lily following behind them, and

take good care of her,” he wrapped his arm around

voice was

leave

playful squeeze, “Go to bed early,

they watched him leave, Marilla’waited until even the tail lights were out of

approached her, “Mrs. Fairhaven.”

to look at her.

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

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