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,
clenched, his eyes ablaze with suppressed fury, glaring at his wayward daughter.
that. He’s slandering
sweat, almost missing a step
had earned her a less–than–savory reputation long
in front of Frederic, but now, the facade she’d so painstakingly maintained was being ripped
his attention returning to his younger daughter.
“Marilla, come here.”
brief but loaded
Marilla’s voice was meek, her feet rooted in
his command
concerns a matter of great importance I wish to discuss with you,” Jareth said, his eyes burning
say, Mr. Jareth, say it here,” Frederic looked down upon him, not even
was not just
father,
father at the William and Son’s party, taking a stand against the entire Abernathy Group, she relished the fact
man’s pride was his
his dignity, so it was only fitting that his own pride was being
ask for your daughter’s hand in marriage.”
Frederic’s mockery, Jareth took a 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
his beloved, his eyes brimming with deep, unspoken emotion, “Please give
with a shy blush, her heart awash
her teeth, watching their display of affection with venomous envy, her face contorted as if she were
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