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?”

with red, Jareth held her tight, her toes barely touching the ground as he nearly lifted her off her feet,

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

incident from the

taut, on the verge

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

you can’t go, just for

in a few days. I’ve never

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

her greatest lover, the architect of her future happiness. But he never imagined that

Fairhaven, you misunderstood

quickly 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 go back after

was the hostage that day Then, if I return to school later, everyone will look at me differently,

was

end, Jareth could only relent

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

care of Marilla.”

“Yes, Mr. Fairhaven.”

“Keep a close eye on her, and keep those unseemly rogues

Aaron’s handsome face flashing in

Elva had received the dress from Camille, she had been restless. Night after night, she suffered insomnia, haunted by Camille’s cutting

only once and countless times in domestic

you want to be

back is truly a dead

Jeff Chambers’s trust 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 floor, unleashing a barrage of kicks

night, her cries echoed through the

was drawing nearer. Today, with nothing better to do and on a whim, Matthew recalled sending Elva

was just another malicious way to

times out of ten, they’d leave with nothing but disappointment, especially someone as inarticulate and

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

hardly someone to parade

upcoming family gala is my triumphant public comeback. As the wife of the Chambers‘ eldest son, you need to shine, Elva. If you embarrass

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

Matthew pulled up his pants and straightened his tie, transforming back into the picture of genteel nobility, and strode out of the dressing

Elva called out

a cold gaze upon

is deteriorating

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

“So?”

promised me before, you’d help find a

after the gala”

he may not last that long!”

“Please, for all the things my family has done for the Chambers Group, for the years

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

recoiled in fright.

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