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?”

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 eat

it’s really okay

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

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

with nervousness, “Please stay and eat before you leave. Lily has

liked

she did with Jareth. There were many things she felt too shy to say to her husband

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

hard,

moment before he glanced at Lily.

her into the space between his legs. He wrapped

and dine, just as

firmly on his thigh, his lips curving into

serve the food. And

face lit up with joy as Jareth chose to stay and dine with

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

took Marilla’s hand, with Lily following behind them, and they stepped

wrapped his arm around Marilla and

back early,” Marilla’s voice was soft and

leave with you

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

Marilla’waited until even the tail lights were out

her, “Mrs.

Marilla turned to

thank you,” Lily was overwhelmed with gratitude, her eyes welling

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