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?”

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

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

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 the couple to enjoy each other’s company – sometimes only a night or two

incident from

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

gaze met

not that you

arts performance for the school’s anniversary in a few days. I’ve never been part of such an event,

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

hit Jareth hard, like twin daggers plunged into his sides. He had always been her greatest lover, the architect of her future happiness. But

Fairhaven, you misunderstood it.”

concerned about the recent violent incident at the school. It’s probably chaotic there.

a bull. “No need, I’m not afraid if I don’t go, everyone will know I was the hostage

Marilia’s meticulous thinking. Usually the young lady was

only relent with

tried to offer a change of clothes, but he refused. He couldn’t bear to

care of Marilla.”

“Yes, Mr. Fairhaven.”

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

stiffened at the command, Aaron’s handsome face

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

once and countless times in domestic abuse!”

to be

fighting back is truly a dead

outmaneuvered Cassius, regaining Mr. Jeff

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

echoed through the entire building.

to do and on a whim, Matthew recalled sending Elva to Camille for

was just another malicious way to trouble her.

Nine times out of ten, they’d leave with nothing

the perfect excuse to blow a gasket. But Matthew’s

someone to parade around, wasn’t completely

family gala is my triumphant public comeback. As the

reminders in her ear. With tears brimming in her eyes, Elva

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

called out

paused, turning a cold gaze

father’s health is deteriorating

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

“So?”

find a donor for

after the gala”

he may not

tears, pleading. “Please, for all the things my family has done for the Chambers Group, for the years we’ve been married, please save my

Are you getting deaf? Can’t

recoiled in

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