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 her feet, “Have you forgotten what you
but even more so
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
the incident from the
were stretched extremely taut, on the verge of snapping or releasing a
Marilla’s gaze met his, her eyes brimming
you can’t go,
never been part of
“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 away
always been her greatest lover, the
you misunderstood
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 go back after things have settled. it
not afraid if I don’t go, everyone will know I was the hostage that day Then, if I return to school
young lady was straightforward. But now, to continue her
Jareth could only
stepped out of the villa, still wearing his damp suit. Lily tried to offer a change of clothes, but he refused. He couldn’t bear to part with the suit that still carried her scent
good care
“Yes, Mr. Fairhaven.”
his eyes icy, “Keep a close eye on her, and keep
stiffened at the command, Aaron’s handsome face flashing in her
restless. Night after night, she suffered insomnia, haunted
countless times in domestic
to be
is truly
Jeff Chambers’s trust
But the reprieve was short–lived. Not long ago, he staggered home late at night, battered
her cries echoed through the entire
and on
another malicious way to trouble
knew how difficult it was to please the tailor. Nine times out of ten, they’d leave with nothing but disappointment, especially someone as inarticulate and clumsy
she couldn’t get her hands on that dress, he’d have the perfect excuse to blow a
seemed that this woman, hardly someone to parade
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
Matthew hissed these venomous reminders in her ear. With tears brimming in her eyes,
tie, transforming back into the picture of genteel nobility, and strode
Elva called out weakly.
turning a cold gaze upon her, “What
father’s health is deteriorating rapidly.”
say if we can’t find a suitable kidney donor soon, he
“So?”
promised me before, you’d help find a donor
after the gala”
may not
all the things my family has done for the Chambers Group, for the years we’ve been married, please save my
you getting deaf? Can’t you understand plain human language? Matthew
recoiled in fright.
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