Chapter 689

“Yes, Mr. Fairhaven,” with a knowing nod, Lily set off to change the bed linens.

While the villa employed a housekeeper, the bedroom was a sanctuary that Jareth trusted only Lily to tend to and arrange.

The heavy, luxurious velvet drapes were still drawn, infusing the dim room with the lingering warmth of last night’s passion, a scent of love that hung thick in the air.

Catching sight of the disheveled bed, Lily couldn’t help but beam with joy. Clearly, the young couple had not held back in their nighttime endeavors.

Once Jareth left, she’d have to give Marilla’s waist, which had weathered the storm of their affection, a good massage.

Lily swiftly replaced the sheets and duvet with crisp, clean ones and gathered Jareth’s scattered clothes into the laundry basket.

Ever since Jareth had expressed his intent to marry Marilla to his family, and formally approached the Abernathy family, Lily hadn’t seen a single condom. It was clear as day that Jareth was eager for Marilla to bear his child.

With their relationship as sweet as honey, it seemed only a matter of time before Jareth’s wish came true.

Lily, her face bright with happiness, had just stepped out of the bedroom when Jareth’s deep voice called out, “Lily, for the next few days, stay with Marilla at home; let her rest and heal. The classes at Elmsworth Academy of Fine Arts can wait.”

“Mr. Fairhaven, but…”

As Lily hesitated, the bathroom door suddenly burst open, “No! I need to go to school! I don’t want to stay home; I have to go to school!”

Jareth and Lily both froze in surprise.

Marilla, her body radiating heat, stood there soaking wet, clad only in a bath towel, her bare feet on the cool floor.

Jareth’s heart skipped a beat as he quickly shed his freshly changed suit to wrap her damp body, his garment worth of tens of thousands now reduced to a makeshift bathrobe.

Marilla’s slender figure was even more delicate against the man’s loose clothing.

“My silly girl, running out like this, what if you catch a cold?”

ground as he nearly lifted her off

but even more

being named heir, Jareth was no longer the carefree prince who could dote on his radiant wife. He had to attend social events to expand the Fairhaven Group’s network and frequently travel abroad for inspections, plus Marilla started going to school, leaving little time for the couple to

there was the incident from

on the verge of snapping or

school?” Marilla’s gaze met his, her eyes brimming

you can’t

school’s anniversary in a few days. I’ve never been part of such

monster! Jareth, going to school makes me so happy. I want to learn drawing. Please, don’t take this away from me. Don’t take away my joy,

hit Jareth hard, like twin daggers plunged into his sides. He had always been her greatest lover, the architect of her future happiness. But he never imagined that his care for her would

you

the school. It’s probably

the hostage that day Then, if

was

Jareth could only relent with a heavy heart.

suit. Lily tried to offer a change of clothes, but he refused. He couldn’t bear to part with

care

“Yes, Mr. Fairhaven.”

a close

command, Aaron’s handsome face flashing

she had been restless. Night after night,

only once and countless

want to be beaten to

truly a dead

regaining Mr. Jeff Chambers’s trust

would improve and that he would spare her his cruelty. But the reprieve was short–lived. Not long ago, he staggered home late at night, battered and bruised, and immediately dragged her from the bed to the floor, unleashing a barrage of kicks and punches without a word.

cries echoed

nearer. Today, with nothing better to do and on a whim, Matthew recalled sending Elva to Camille for

it was just another malicious way to trouble her.

of ten, they’d leave with nothing but disappointment, especially someone as inarticulate and clumsy as Elva.

have the perfect excuse to blow a gasket. But Matthew’s rage fizzled out unexpectedly. Elva had somehow managed to

hardly someone to parade around, wasn’t completely useless

the Chambers Group, and this upcoming family gala is my triumphant public comeback. As the wife of the Chambers‘ eldest son, you need to shine, Elva. If

Elva, Matthew hissed these venomous reminders in her ear. With tears brimming in her eyes, Elva endured the humiliation, meekly nodding

Matthew pulled up his pants and straightened his tie, transforming back into the picture of genteel nobility, and strode out of the

called out

a cold gaze upon her, “What

father’s health is deteriorating rapidly.”

to her feet, mustering the courage to speak, “The doctors say if we can’t find a

“So?”

me before, you’d help find

after the gala”

he may not

of tears, pleading. “Please, for all the things my family has done for the Chambers Group, for the years we’ve been married, please save my father!”

Are you getting deaf? Can’t you understand plain human language? Matthew glared at her

recoiled in

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