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.

trembled, her eyes downcast, “I’ll pack my things and leave right away.

Jareth commanded coldly, yet his words were a reprieve

and Marilla are like sisters. I know she

his heart not 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 clumsy laundry skills and your cooking is mediocre at

the weight of shame; head down, she

I won’t let it happen

the night.

dressed in a pajama set that matched his wife’s, was reviewing documents by the soft 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 a

don’t hit me!

muffled with

“Marilla!”

bedside, scooping her slender waist and holding this girl trapped in a nightmare into his arms, “It’s okay, it’s okay.

me, please stop.”

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

panting heavily, a cold sweat soaking

who’s been bullying you? Tell

red, his tone insistent and fierce,

night full of dreams. If something hadn’t happened,

always kept his wife well protected. Lily was almost always by

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