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.

my things and leave right away. I won’t trouble you any further.”

commanded coldly, yet his words were

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

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 chop

jest, yet Lily still felt the weight of shame; head down, she barely held back

won’t let it happen again.”

the

reviewing documents by the soft glow of a floor lamp. He

don’t hit me!

with panic, “Don’t

“Marilla!”

slender waist and holding this girl trapped in a nightmare into his arms, “It’s okay, it’s okay. Your husband’s right

me, please stop.”

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

flew open, panting heavily, a cold sweat

who’s been bullying you? Tell me,

eyes were a fierce red, his tone insistent and fierce,

full of thoughts led to a night full of dreams. If something hadn’t happened, why would Marilla suffer such

Lily was almost always by her side at school.

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