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.

Lily’s voice trembled, her eyes downcast, “I’ll pack my things and leave right away. I won’t

Jareth commanded coldly, yet his words

like sisters. I know she

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 there be a second time, or I won’t

Lily still felt the weight of shame; head down, she barely held back tears.

won’t let

into the night.

floor lamp. He wasn’t possessed by the workaholic spirit of a Thaddeus; he was simply restless and

don’t hit me! Don’t

her body twisting as if pinned down, her cries muffled with panic,

“Marilla!”

contracted, and he rushed to the bedside, scooping her slender waist and holding this girl trapped in

me, please stop.”

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

flew open, panting heavily, a cold sweat

been bullying you? Tell me,

insistent and fierce, “If anyone dares touch you,

of dreams.

he always kept his wife well protected. Lily was almost always by her side at

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