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?”

lifted her off her feet,

for Marilla but even more so for Jareth’s well–being.

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 enjoy each

there was the incident from the night

Jareth’s nerves were stretched extremely taut, on the verge of snapping

go to school?” Marilla’s gaze met his, her eyes brimming with urgency.

gently, “It’s not that you can’t go, just for

in a few days. I’ve never been part of such an event, and I don’t want to miss

arms, “I finally feel normal, they don’t look at me like I’m a 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

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

Fairhaven, you misunderstood it.”

at the school. It’s

her head, stubborn as a bull. “No need, I’m 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 was

Jareth could only relent with a heavy heart.

change of clothes, but he refused. He couldn’t bear to part with the suit that still carried her

good care of Marilla.”

“Yes, Mr. Fairhaven.”

paused, his eyes icy, “Keep a close eye

face flashing in her

restless. Night after

and countless times

to be beaten to

is truly

Cassius, regaining Mr. Jeff Chambers’s trust and his

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.

her cries echoed through the entire building.

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

tailor. Nine times out of ten, they’d leave with nothing but disappointment, especially someone as

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

to parade around, wasn’t completely

earth to claw my way back into 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 you embarrass me in the slightest, well, you know what I’m

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

and straightened his tie, transforming back into the picture of genteel

called out

paused, turning a cold gaze upon her,

health is deteriorating

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

“So?”

help find a donor for my

after the gala”

not last that

on the verge of tears, pleading. “Please, for all the things my family has

after the gala. Are you getting deaf? Can’t you understand plain human language? Matthew

recoiled in

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