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 of showing she cares, Jareth. Can’t you stay and

really okay

by Marilla speaking up for her, blushed and shook her head vigorously, “Mr. Fairhaven, it’s just a simple meal, nothing to fuss over. Business comes first; I’ll go and

been at it for hours, and it’s exhausting!”

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

genuinely liked

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

wanted to see her mother for the last time, this was

hard, “Mrs.

froze for a moment

between his legs. He wrapped his legs around her, trapping her as if she were a doll in

dine, just as you

thigh, his lips curving into a roguish smile

And pile it on.”

joy as Jareth chose to stay and

by, feeling like she was practically a third wheel. This meal was the

took Marilla’s hand, with Lily

wrapped his arm around Marilla and planted a kiss on

early,” Marilla’s voice was soft and

I leave with

playful squeeze, “Go to

they watched him leave, Marilla’waited until even the tail lights were out of sight before turning away.

her, “Mrs. Fairhaven.”

Marilla turned to look

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

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