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
really okay for me!”
flustered 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 get your car ready.”
it not a big deal! You’ve been at it for hours, and it’s exhausting!”
nervousness, “Please stay and eat before you leave. Lily has
genuinely liked Lily.
than she did with Jareth. There were many things she felt
to see her mother for the last time, this was the
swallowed hard, “Mrs.
moment before he glanced
space between his legs. He wrapped his legs around her, trapping
dine,
firmly on his thigh, his lips curving into a roguish smile as he affectionately nuzzled her
the food. And
with joy as Jareth chose to stay and
the couple fed each other, making a sticky, sweet scene. Lily sat by, feeling like she was practically a third wheel. This meal was the most
Jareth took Marilla’s hand, with Lily following behind them, and they stepped outside
good care of her,” he wrapped his arm around Marilla and planted a
Marilla’s voice was soft
can I leave with
“Go to bed early, don’t
until even the tail lights were out
approached her, “Mrs.
to look at
today, thank you,” Lily was overwhelmed with gratitude, her eyes welling up
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