Chapter 691
“Jareth, you came back early today,” Thaddeus greeted him, a hint of surprise in his voice.
“Honey, I’m home. I’ve been working hard all day, won’t you come give me a hug?”
There was a twinkle of mirth in Jareth’s beautiful eyes as he stretched his arms out to Marilla. His black overcoat slid to the floor with a careless shrug, but he paid it no mind.
Marilla felt an inexplicable tightness in her chest, but obediently walked over. Like a small kitten seeking comfort, she burrowed into the man’s embrace.
Jareth’s tall frame enveloped her protectively, the warmth from the car ride still clinging to him, seeping into Marilla’s skin and easing her tension.
“Jareth, don’t be mad,” Marilla murmured so softly that only the two of them could hear.
“Mad? Why would I be mad, sweetheart?” Jareth’s voice was a low rumble in her ear.
Marilla hesitated. Her thoughts were clearer now, and she dared not speak further.
“If you did something you thought might upset me, just give me a kiss, and I won’t be mad,” Jareth whispered, his cool lips brushing against her soft cheek.
With her brother Thaddeus and her in–law, Marilla found it embarrassing, but she feared Jareth’s displeasure even more.
pecked his lips lightly.
satisfied with just a peck. He cupped her lower back with his palm,
a tray of freshly baked cookies and tea. She
Ms. Evadne, please have some
a cup, handing it to
agreed, her gaze returning from the
sweet harmony, but Evadne sensed something off with Marilla’s emotions–seemingly suppressed,
to offer much care, Evadne felt it was her duty as Marilla’s sister
Marilla’s intimate moment had ended, Thaddeus spoke calmly, “Jareth, I have something to
let’s go to
his brother, naturally laughed happily, and the two walked upstairs side by side.
squeezed orange juice. Could you make one for me and Marilla each? She likes it too,”
go
before heading to the
an excuse to
“Sis wants to ask you, how have you been settling in here
Lily take very good care of me,” Marilla replied, her large
done anything strange recently?” Evadne pressed gently, her eyes narrowing slightly.
Marilla
it?” Evadne asked
when we’re together, he doesn’t use protection anymore.” Marilla was so embarrassed she hardly knew how to express it. her breathing
asked, so she honestly answered whatever was
stable partner herself, she wasn’t embarrassed about such bedroom matters.
Marilla froze, feeling that the word so distant from her
she wasn’t ready.
grown up yet, and with her
Jareth seemed to long for children.
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