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?”

been working all day to prepare this meal, it’s her way of showing she cares, Jareth.

it’s really okay for me!”

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

a big deal! You’ve been at

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

liked

Jareth. There were many things she felt

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

hard,

moment before he glanced at Lily.

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

dine, just

and settled her firmly on his thigh, his lips curving into a roguish smile

food. And pile it

lit up with joy as Jareth

like she was

with Lily following behind them, and they stepped

take good care of her,” he wrapped his arm around Marilla and planted a kiss on her

Marilla’s voice was soft and

can I leave with you

“Go

watched him leave, Marilla’waited until even the tail lights were out of

her, “Mrs. Fairhaven.”

Marilla turned to look at her.

me today, thank you,” Lily was

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