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?”

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

Marilla but even more so for

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 – sometimes only a night or

the incident

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

Why can’t I go to school?” Marilla’s gaze met his, her

“It’s not that you can’t

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

his 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,

“take away” 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 be perceived as

you

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 wont

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 I return to

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

only relent

Lily tried to offer a change of

good care of Marilla.”

“Yes, Mr. Fairhaven.”

Jareth paused, his eyes icy, “Keep a close eye on her, and keep those unseemly

the command, Aaron’s handsome face flashing in her mind. away from

since Elva had received the dress from Camille, she had been restless. Night after night, she

only once and countless times in

be

back is truly

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

her his cruelty. But the reprieve was short–lived. Not long ago, he staggered home late at night, battered and

night, her cries echoed

with nothing better to do and on a whim, Matthew recalled sending

told, it was just another malicious way to trouble

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

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

someone to parade around, wasn’t completely useless

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

Elva, Matthew hissed these venomous reminders in her ear. With tears brimming in

Matthew pulled up his pants and straightened his tie, transforming back into

Elva called out

paused, turning a cold gaze

father’s health is

speak, “The doctors say if

“So?”

me before, you’d help find a

talk after the

he may not last

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,

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

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