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 emotion, “Grandpa,

“Really?”

her eyes, “Congratulations! You’re finally going to make it official with Marilla! There

back, my mother called. She said she’d consent to accepting Marilla, but

When did my dear mother learn to bargain? Does

nodded firmly

matters, and ever since Jareth’s dad passed away, it

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

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

slipped into bed, contentedly snuggling up to Marilla.

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

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

slipping beneath her nightgown,

“Mmm.”

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

I wake you?” Jareth said, feeling guilty

do you want to?” Marilla, now so attuned and considerate due to his

“Not tonight,

very happy.”

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

deeply, Jareth 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 you,

flew open, sparkling with tears.

his wife daily, she had always seen it as

to death for murder, she had given up hope of ever becoming his bride and

don’t have to force

You think I’m forcing myself?”

in his arms, “No, Marilla, this isn’t about force. Marrying you is my lifelong desire, my one

preparation, Jareth chose a restful day to take his beloved Marilla

Marilla? You’ve arrived!” Dennis was the first

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