Chapter 688

Jareth slumped into the living room, his mood a heavy thundercloud. Lily had just coaxed Marilla to sleep and was descending the staircase.

His gaze lifted wearily, clashing inadvertently with hers, startling her so much that she quickly lowered her head.

“Don’t hang your head so low. Burying it in the ground, what, you’re an ostrich?” He said with a hint of irritation knitting his brows.

Jareth settled onto the couch, pulling a cigarette from its pack and placing it between his lips, but he hesitated to light it, remembering Marilla hated the smell of smoke.

Lily dared not lift her gaze. Usually so aloof and proud in front of others, she now stood there, meek and guilt–ridden, wishing she could disappear into a crack in the floor.

“Come here.”

The few steps to Jareth felt like an eternity for Lily.

“Is Marilla asleep?” His voice was a deep rumble.

“I’ll pack my things and

his words were a

are like sisters. I know she can’t even eat

quite hard enough to dismiss this woman who had been so loyal to him, “Stay and take care of Marilla. Even though you’ve ruined a couple of her dresses with your

still felt the weight of shame; head down, she

I won’t let it happen

the

glow of a floor lamp. He wasn’t possessed by the workaholic spirit of a Thaddeus; he was simply restless and unable to sleep, looking for

hit me! Don’t hit

muffled with panic, “Don’t hit me, don’t hit me! I’m a retard, I’m

“Marilla!”

holding this girl trapped in a nightmare into his arms, “It’s okay, it’s okay.

me,

her damp back, “Who’s hitting you, Marilla?

panting heavily, a cold

who’s been bullying you?

were a fierce red, his tone insistent and fierce, “If anyone dares

of dreams. If something hadn’t happened, why would Marilla suffer

always

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