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.”

who’ve had their share of fun with you. If you’ve forgotten, I can jog

his eyes ablaze with suppressed fury, glaring at his wayward

that. He’s slandering

sweat, almost missing a step and tumbling down the stairs!

Elmsworth’s nightlife had earned her a less–than–savory reputation long ago.

in front of Frederic, but now, the facade she’d so painstakingly maintained was being ripped away

attention

“Marilla, come here.”

but loaded with an unmistakable threat.

was meek, her

command irrefutable, “Come

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

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

just dismissive

her father,

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

man’s pride was his currency.

dignity, so it was only fitting that his own pride was being

formally ask for your daughter’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 happiest woman

his beloved, his eyes brimming with deep, unspoken emotion, “Please give me your blessing to marry

a shy blush, her heart awash

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

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