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?”

the ground as he nearly lifted her off her feet, “Have you forgotten what you promised me? To be good every

watched, worried for Marilla but even more so for Jareth’s

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 enjoy each other’s company

then there was the incident from the

taut, on the

I go to school?” Marilla’s gaze met his,

not that you can’t go, just for now.”

anniversary in a few days. I’ve never been part of such an event,

going to school makes me so happy. I want

like twin daggers plunged into his sides. He had always been her greatest lover, the architect

you misunderstood it.”

fetched a towel, drying Manilla’s damp hair, “Mr. Fairhaven didn’t mean that. He’s just concerned about the recent violent incident at the school. It’s probably chaotic there. If you avoid these next few days and

not afraid if I don’t go, everyone will know I was the hostage that day Then, if

Marilia’s meticulous thinking. Usually the young lady was straightforward. But now, to continue her studies, her mind

Jareth could only relent with

Lily tried to offer a change of clothes, but he refused. He

good care

“Yes, Mr. Fairhaven.”

Jareth paused, his eyes icy, “Keep a close eye on her, and keep those unseemly rogues far wife.”

handsome face flashing in her mind.

had been restless.

countless times in

to be beaten to

fighting back is truly a dead end!”

had cunningly outmaneuvered Cassius, regaining Mr. Jeff Chambers’s trust and his position in the Group.

ago, he staggered home late at night, battered and bruised,

cries echoed through

Chambers Group’s gala was drawing nearer. Today, with nothing better to do and on a whim, Matthew recalled sending Elva to Camille for the

another malicious way to trouble her.

it was to please the tailor. Nine times out of ten, they’d leave with nothing but disappointment, especially someone as inarticulate and clumsy as Elva.

she couldn’t get her hands on that dress, he’d have the perfect excuse to blow a

this woman, hardly someone to parade around, wasn’t completely useless

way back into the Chambers Group, and this upcoming family gala is my triumphant public comeback. As the

vented his primal desires on Elva, Matthew hissed these venomous reminders in her ear. With tears brimming in her eyes, Elva endured the humiliation, meekly

up his pants and straightened his tie, transforming back into the picture of

Elva called out weakly.

turning a cold gaze upon her, “What now?”

health is deteriorating rapidly.”

“The doctors say if we can’t find a suitable

“So?”

promised me before, you’d help find

talk after

he may not last

all the things my family has done for the Chambers Group, for the years we’ve been married, please save my

gala. Are you getting deaf? Can’t you understand plain human

recoiled in fright.

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