Chapter 614

When Jareth arrived home, it was well into the night.

Lily, the housekeeper, emerged from the laundry room with a basket of clothes, hurriedly setting down her chores to greet the young master.

“Is Marilla asleep yet?” Jareth asked as he handed her his suit jacket, a flush of joy lighting up his face.

“She’s retired for the night.”

“Ah, after all the hustle.”

Jareth felt a twinge of disappointment, but it quickly gave way to a wide grin. “Then I’ll share the news with her first thing in the morning.”

Lily blinked in anticipation. “Sir, is there good news?”

“Grandpa gave his blessing.”

eyes sparkled with excitement, his voice trembling with

“Really?”

heart leapt with joy, tears glistening in her eyes, “Congratulations! You’re finally going to make it official with Marilla!

consent to accepting Marilla,

learn to bargain? Does she think

nodded firmly in agreement.

clarity in important matters, and ever since Jareth’s dad passed away, it had

tone grew somber, “Still, Grandpa’s consent only came because Gary put in a word. What

doesn’t do anything without a motive,” Lily added with

quick shower, Jareth slipped into bed, contentedly snuggling up to Marilla.

got and couldn’t fall asleep. So

started with just cuddling, which soon wasn’t enough,

beneath her nightgown, stirring

“Mmm.”

opened her sleepy eyes and naturally wrapped her arms around him, “You’re back.”

you?” Jareth said, feeling

and considerate due

just holding her tighter, “Not tonight,

seem very

to his rapid heartbeat. “Your heart’s pounding so fast, and I swear I heard you laughing in my sleep. What’s

her forehead, his chest swelling with love, “Marilla, I’m finally going to marry you. Officially marry

open, sparkling

had always seen it as a term of endearment, never

up hope of ever becoming his bride

have to force

myself? You think

his passion almost erupting like molten lava, engulfing the woman in his arms, “No, Marilla, this isn’t about force. Marrying you is my lifelong desire, my one

of preparation, Jareth chose a restful day to take his

arrived!” Dennis was the first

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