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.”

you’ve

eyes ablaze with suppressed fury, glaring at his

He’s slandering me! He’s bullying me!”

sweat, almost missing a step

infamous escapades in Elmsworth’s nightlife had earned her a

Frederic, but now, the facade

Glynnis, his attention returning

“Marilla, come here.”

command was brief but loaded with

meek, her feet rooted

gaze darkened, his command irrefutable, “Come

matter of great importance I wish to discuss with you,” Jareth

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

not just

father, snickered with vindictive

father at the William and Son’s party, taking a stand against the

was his currency.

was only fitting that his own

formally ask for your daughter’s hand in

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

his beloved, his eyes brimming with deep, unspoken

blush, her

watching their display of affection with venomous envy, her face contorted as if she were about to reveal her true nature,

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