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?”
all day to prepare this meal, it’s her way of
Fairhaven, it’s really okay for me!”
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
it not a big deal! You’ve been at it for hours, and it’s exhausting!”
hand, her palm clammy with nervousness, “Please stay and eat before you leave. Lily has
genuinely liked
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.
see her mother for the last time, this was the second
hard, “Mrs.
a moment before he glanced at
her into the space between his legs. He wrapped his legs around her, trapping her as if she were
I’ll stay and dine, just as you wish.”
his lips curving into a roguish smile as
food. And
face lit up with joy as Jareth chose to stay and dine with
making a sticky, sweet scene. Lily sat by, feeling like she was practically a third
Jareth took Marilla’s hand, with Lily following behind them, and they
care of her,” he wrapped his arm around Marilla and planted a kiss on her
early,” Marilla’s voice was
can I leave with you being this
“Go to bed early, don’t stay up, and don’t
leave, Marilla’waited until even the tail lights were out of sight before turning
her, “Mrs. Fairhaven.”
Marilla turned to
Lily was overwhelmed with gratitude, her eyes welling up with
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