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

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

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

then there was the incident from the night before.

extremely taut, on the verge of snapping or releasing

go to school?” Marilla’s gaze met his, her eyes

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

a few days. I’ve never been part of such

monster! Jareth, going to school makes me so happy. I want to learn drawing. Please, don’t take this away from

word “take away” hit Jareth hard, like twin daggers plunged into his sides. He had always been her greatest lover, the architect of her

you

recent violent incident at the school. It’s probably chaotic there. If you

know I was the hostage

admiring Marilia’s meticulous thinking. Usually the young lady was straightforward.

Jareth could only relent

still wearing his damp suit. Lily tried to offer a change of clothes, but he refused. He couldn’t bear to part

good care of Marilla.”

“Yes, Mr. Fairhaven.”

another thing.” Jareth paused, his eyes icy, “Keep a close eye on her, and

stiffened at the command, Aaron’s handsome face flashing in her mind.

dress from Camille, she had been restless. Night after night, she suffered

only once and countless times in domestic abuse!”

be beaten to

is truly a dead end!”

outmaneuvered Cassius, regaining Mr. Jeff Chambers’s trust and his position in the Group.

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 and punches without a

night, her cries echoed through

and on a whim, Matthew recalled sending Elva to Camille for the dress.

be told, it was just another malicious way to trouble

please the tailor. Nine times out of ten, they’d leave with nothing but disappointment, especially someone as inarticulate and clumsy

on that dress, he’d have the perfect excuse to blow a gasket.

to parade around, wasn’t completely useless

As the wife of the Chambers‘ eldest son, you need to shine, Elva. If you embarrass me in the

her ear. With tears brimming in her eyes, Elva endured the humiliation, meekly nodding

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

called

paused, turning a cold gaze

is deteriorating

courage to speak, “The doctors say if we can’t find a suitable kidney donor soon, he won’t make

“So?”

promised me before, you’d help find a donor for

after the gala”

may not last that

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

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

in fright.

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