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 away.

coldly, yet his words

I know she can’t even eat without you.”

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 there be a second time, or I won’t fire you; I’ll

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

I won’t let it happen again.”

the

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

don’t hit me!

in her sleep, her body twisting as if pinned down, her cries muffled with panic, “Don’t hit me, don’t hit me! I’m a retard, I’m an idiot! Please, stop hitting

“Marilla!”

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

me,

held her tightly, his hand patting her damp back, “Who’s hitting you, Marilla? Tell me,

heavily, a

been bullying you? Tell me,

his tone insistent and fierce, “If anyone dares touch you, I’ll flay them!”

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

almost always by her side at

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