Chapter 615

Marilla’s heart pounded with the ferocity of a drum in the night, her rosy cheeks draining to a chalky white, as if she were a frightened bird trembling on a limb, buffeted by an unseen storm.

She pursed her lips and instinctively let go of Jareth’s hand.

Jareth’s breathing hitched, his grip tightening almost imperiously, her fingers starved of circulation!

“What’s it to you? Is it any of your business?”

Jareth’s sharp brows arched, his piercing gaze skewering Glynnis, who wore a poorly concealed smirk, “I never knew you to be such a traditional lady, Glynnis. Quite the departure from your usual liberation.”

Glynnis‘ heart skipped a beat, her face ashen, “What are you blabbering about?”

Whether I’m blabbering or not, step outside of Windermere Estate, ask around the Elmsworth socialites, and they’ll tell you all about your wild escapades and reputation, clear as day.”

“I’ve got a few buddies who’ve had their share of fun with you. If you’ve forgotten, I can jog your memory with their names. Who knows, maybe Mr. Frederic has heard a

jaw clenched, his eyes ablaze with suppressed fury, glaring

not like that. He’s slandering me! He’s

with cold sweat, almost missing

had earned her

role of the pure and obedient daughter in front of Frederic, but now, the facade she’d so painstakingly maintained was being ripped away by Jareth,

his attention returning to his younger

“Marilla, come here.”

but loaded with an unmistakable

voice was meek, her

his command irrefutable,

a matter of great importance I wish to discuss with you,” Jareth said, his eyes burning with earnestness.

him, not even bothering to offer a seat. “But make it quick, don’t delay our dinner.”

demeanor was not just dismissive

hidden behind her father, snickered with

the entire Abernathy Group, she

pride was his currency.

his dignity, so it was only fitting that his own

I am here to formally ask for your daughter’s

deep breath, his grip on the girl’s hand trembling with nerves, “I love Marilla, and ! intend to marry no other. I will ensure she is the happiest woman in

eyes brimming with deep, unspoken emotion, “Please give me your blessing to marry Marilla.”

with a shy blush,

face contorted as if she were about

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