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.”
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.
ablaze with suppressed fury, glaring at his wayward
it’s not like that. He’s slandering me! He’s bullying
missing a step and tumbling down the stairs!
nightlife had earned her a less–than–savory reputation
the pure and obedient daughter in front of Frederic, but now, the facade
attention
“Marilla, come here.”
was brief but loaded with an unmistakable threat.
was meek, her
his command
Frederic, my visit today concerns a matter of great importance I wish to discuss with you,” Jareth said, his eyes burning
to say, Mr. Jareth, say it here,” Frederic looked down upon him, not even bothering to offer a seat. “But make it
just dismissive
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
was
dignity, so it was only fitting that his own pride was being
here to formally ask for your daughter’s
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 happiest woman in the world.”
eyes brimming with deep, unspoken emotion, “Please
with a shy blush, her heart awash
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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