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.

pack my things and leave right

yet his words were a reprieve to Lily.

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

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 clumsy laundry skills and your cooking is mediocre at best. I trust no one else with her. Just don’t let

obviously in jest, yet Lily still felt the weight of shame; head down, she barely

sorry, I won’t let it

the

reviewing documents by the soft glow of a floor lamp. He wasn’t possessed by the workaholic spirit of a

hit me!

cries muffled with panic, “Don’t hit

“Marilla!”

and holding this girl trapped in a nightmare into his arms, “It’s okay, it’s okay. Your husband’s right here; don’t be afraid.”

me,

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

a cold sweat soaking

who’s been bullying you? Tell me, who?”

insistent and fierce, “If anyone dares touch

led to a night full of dreams. If something

wife well protected. Lily was almost always by her side

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