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?”

tentative expression tugging at his heartstrings, “Lily has been working all day to prepare this meal, it’s her way of showing she cares,

really okay for

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

is it not a big deal! You’ve been at it for

palm clammy with nervousness, “Please stay and eat before you leave. Lily has put a lot of effort into this.”

genuinely liked Lily.

There were many things she

for anything. Aside from the time she wanted to see her mother for the last time, this was

hard, “Mrs.

a moment

pulled out a chair, sat down beside Marilla with a grin, and yanked her into the space between his legs. He

I’ll stay and dine, just as you

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

food. And pile

as Jareth chose to stay and dine with

sat by, feeling like she was practically a third wheel. This meal

Lily following behind

he wrapped his arm around Marilla and

Marilla’s voice

can I leave with you being this adorable?”

a playful squeeze, “Go to bed early, don’t stay up, and don’t wait up for me.

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

her, “Mrs. Fairhaven.”

Marilla turned to look at her.

you,” Lily was overwhelmed with gratitude, her

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