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?”

her lush lashes, her tentative expression tugging at his heartstrings, “Lily has been working all day to prepare this meal, it’s

really okay for me!”

her head vigorously, “Mr. Fairhaven, it’s just a simple meal,

You’ve been at it for hours, and it’s

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

genuinely liked Lily.

more time with Lily than she did with Jareth. There were many things she felt

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

swallowed hard,

gaze froze for a moment before

beside Marilla with a grin, and yanked her into the space between his legs. He wrapped his legs around her, trapping her as if she were

stay and dine, just as you wish.”

he pinched her waist and settled her firmly on his thigh, his lips curving into a roguish smile as he affectionately

food. And pile it

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

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

finished eating, Jareth took Marilla’s hand, with Lily following behind them, and they stepped outside

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

Marilla’s voice was soft

can I leave

squeeze, “Go to bed

Marilla’waited until even the tail lights

approached her, “Mrs.

to look

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

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