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?”

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

for Marilla but even more so for

no longer the carefree prince who 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

incident from the night before.

on the verge of snapping or releasing a formidable

Marilla’s gaze met his,

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

in a few days. I’ve never been part of such an event, and I don’t

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.

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

you misunderstood it.”

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 things have settled.

shook her head, 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 school later,

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

only relent with

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

care of Marilla.”

“Yes, Mr. Fairhaven.”

“Keep a close eye on her,

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

dress from Camille, she had been restless. Night

once and countless times in

be beaten to death?!”

fighting back is truly

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

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

night, her cries echoed through the entire building.

and on a whim, Matthew recalled sending

another malicious way to trouble

to please the tailor. Nine times out of ten,

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 to secure

someone to parade around,

heaven and earth to claw 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 know what I’m capable

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

back into the picture of genteel nobility, and

Elva called

turning a cold gaze upon her, “What

is

if we can’t

“So?”

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

after the

he may not last that long!”

has done for the Chambers Group, for the years we’ve been married,

said we’ll discuss it after the gala. Are you getting deaf? Can’t you

in

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