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

it’s really okay

just a simple meal, nothing to fuss

big deal! You’ve been at it

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

genuinely liked

were many things she

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

swallowed hard, “Mrs.

for a moment before he glanced at Lily.

between his legs. He wrapped his legs around her,

dine, just as you

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

And pile it

face lit up with joy as Jareth chose to stay and

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

took Marilla’s hand, with Lily

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

early,” Marilla’s voice was soft and sweet.

I leave with you being this

playful squeeze, “Go to bed early, don’t stay up, and don’t wait up

even the tail lights were out of sight before turning

approached her,

turned to look

Lily was

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