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?”

held her tight, her toes barely touching the ground as he nearly lifted her off her feet, “Have you forgotten what you promised

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

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 – sometimes only a night or two per

was the incident from

extremely taut, on

gaze

that you

never been part of such an event, and I don’t want

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 away my joy, please?”

always been her greatest lover, the architect of her future happiness. But he

you misunderstood it.”

“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

was the hostage that day Then,

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

end, Jareth could only relent with a

of clothes, but he

good care of

“Yes, Mr. Fairhaven.”

close eye on

Aaron’s handsome face flashing in her

been restless. Night after night, she suffered insomnia, haunted by Camille’s

once and countless times

want to be

back is truly a dead

Cassius, regaining Mr. Jeff Chambers’s trust

mood 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

echoed through the entire building.

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

was just another

high society knew how difficult it was to please the tailor. Nine times out of ten, they’d leave

her hands on that dress, he’d have the perfect excuse to blow a gasket. But Matthew’s rage fizzled out unexpectedly. Elva had somehow managed

hardly someone to parade around, wasn’t completely useless after

public comeback. As the wife of the Chambers‘ eldest

venomous reminders in her ear. With tears brimming in her eyes, Elva endured the

his pants and straightened his tie, transforming back into

called out

a cold gaze upon her, “What

father’s health is deteriorating

mustering the courage to speak, “The doctors say if we can’t

“So?”

me before, you’d help find a donor

talk after the gala”

he may not last

on the verge 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

deaf? Can’t you understand plain human language? Matthew

in fright.

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