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.”

with excitement, his voice trembling with

“Really?”

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

called. She said she’d consent to accepting Marilla,

icy. “As if that’s possible. When did my dear mother learn to bargain? Does she think if she doesn’t

firmly in

ever since Jareth’s dad passed away,

Grandpa’s consent only came because Gary put in a word.

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

into bed, contentedly snuggling up

thought about it, the more excited he got and couldn’t fall asleep. So he quietly scooted closer to her, savoring the soft, fragrant warmth of her

just cuddling, which soon wasn’t

couldn’t resist slipping beneath her nightgown,

“Mmm.”

naturally wrapped her arms around him, “You’re back.”

I wake you?” Jareth said, feeling guilty but

so attuned and considerate due to his tender training,

sighed deeply, just holding her tighter, “Not tonight, otherwise you won’t get any sleep.”

very

to his rapid heartbeat. “Your heart’s pounding so fast, and I swear I heard

kissed her forehead, his chest swelling with love, “Marilla, I’m finally going to marry you. Officially marry you, making you my wife, ensuring everyone acknowledges

eyes flew open, sparkling with tears.

always seen it as a term

had given up hope of ever becoming his bride and was content just to be by

have to force

You think

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

restful day to take his beloved Marilla to the Windermere Estate.

arrived!” Dennis was

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