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.”

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

with suppressed fury, glaring at

that. He’s

with cold sweat, almost missing a step and

in Elmsworth’s nightlife had earned her a less–than–savory reputation

the pure and obedient daughter in front of Frederic, but now, the facade she’d so painstakingly maintained

momentarily ignored Glynnis, his attention returning to his younger

“Marilla, come here.”

loaded with an

meek, her feet rooted in hesitation.

darkened, his command irrefutable, “Come

my visit today concerns a matter of great importance I wish to discuss with you,” Jareth said, his

to say, Mr. Jareth, say it here,” Frederic looked down upon him, not even bothering to offer a

just dismissive

behind her father, snickered with vindictive satisfaction.

William and Son’s party, taking a stand against the entire Abernathy Group, she relished the fact that the story had spread like wildfire through Elmsworth’s elite

was his currency.

cost Frederic his dignity, so it was only fitting that

to formally ask for your daughter’s

Jareth took a deep breath, his grip on the girl’s hand trembling with nerves, “I love Marilla, and !

that, he turned to look at his beloved, his eyes brimming with deep, unspoken emotion, “Please give me

bloomed with a shy blush, her heart awash

with venomous envy, her face contorted as if she were about to reveal her true

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