Chapter 430

Though Marilla had been regarded as someone ‘silly‘ by Glynnis from a young age, she was anything but. At the mention of “living together; her lean shoulders twitched, and the sweet taste of her freshly squeezed orange juice turned bitter on her lips.

Jareth secretly held her small, cool hand, gripping it tightly, “Mr. Abernathy, I know I haven’t always been a saint in my personal life, but could you give me a chance to change, to start anew? Furthermore, I might have been a bit of a playboy, but I’ve never been crude. And I never brought any woman to my house before. Marilla is the first, and she will be the last.”

“Jareth, what I mean is,”

“I won’t beat around the bush. Now I can’t be without Marilla.

Jareth’s chest was filled with a profound love for her. He kissed Manilla’s hand passionately, his gaze filled with an affection that was utterly captivating. “If I can’t see her for a day. I fear I might go mad.”

deep, gentle voice echoed in Marilla’s ear, causing her heart to flutter like a feather was tickling it.

She felt the same way. She didn’t want to be without Jareth. If she couldn’t see him, she couldn’t eat or drink; if she couldn’t hold him, she couldn’t sleep.

ay these things

Frederic’s cheeks blushed red. He’d seen all sorts of people in his life, but he’d never met anyone as loose as this! To say in front of an elder, it was far too shameless!

“There is another reason why I don’t want Marilla to go back to Windermere Estate,” Jareth said, suddenly serious.

Frederic was taken aback, “What reason?”

Tm afraid Marilla might be bullied.”

“What kind of nonsense is that? Frederic’s brows furrowed, adding to his confusion, “Marilla is my precious gem. Windermere Estate is her home. Who would dare to bully her here?”

“Mr. Abernathy, you’re not often at home, so it’s understandable if you don’t know what’s happening in your own house. But you can’t assume that just because Marilla lives here, she is happy.”

Jareth didn’t explicitly mention that Glynnis bullied Marilla. After all, Glynnis was also Frederic’s daughter. If Jareth accused her without any regard, he would be dishonoring his future father–in-law, making it impossible for him to save face. More importantly, he felt capable of protecting Marilla himself.

Even if Frederic know everything, what could he do? He couldn’t even figure out what exactly his bestial wife had done, let alone confronting Glynnis.

Dennis stood by, his lips sealed, his gaze filled with intrigue as he watched Frederic.

Everyone in Windermere Estate knew that Glynnis had been suppressing and bullying Marilla for years. Even Elspeth, the woman who raised them, knew about it. Only Frederic, their biological father, was clueless!

this house?!” Frederic demanded, his

opened her mouth but couldn’t

her with his soft voice. “Marilla, don’t be afraid. You have me and your dad here. If you have any grievances or hardships, just say it, and we

Glynnis’s despicable acts. She should speak up to get

Marilla finally managed to speak, “No, nobody bullies

his hand touched her thin back, he realized that

too hard. He shouldn’t make her constantly think

didn’t have to do anything. He could handle everything

sister who bullied

question pierced Marilla’s trembling heart like a sharp arrow. She lowered her head, her hands crumpling the

this time? Tell me, I stand

situation. She’s not like Glynnis, who knows how to charm you. Sometimes, because Glynnis is

and chimed in, his eyes cold, “It’s been so many

you consider both of them as your precious

blame Glynnis, but they were not far from

darkened considerably, his large hand clenched on his

feet. His strong arm naturally slipped

the future is different. Now that Marilla and I are together, I will stand up for her in everything. If anyone dares to hurt her, no matter who her dad is, they will pay a bloody price.”

atmosphere in the study became stifling. Frederic could still feel the chilling

uffocation.

tightening,” overheard the servants talking about

big house to run, a large corporation to manage; it’s only natural that you might drop the

a clear

head in anguish, “As a father, I’ve let Manilla

Mr. Abernathy, Miss Marilla has Jareth now, who cherishes her and protects her well. You can rest easy Dennis spoke earnestly, “Miss Marilla is growing up, she’s not a little girl anymore. You can’t keep her cooped up at home, not allowing her to socialize, not letting her experience

he saw his youngest daughter laughing so brightly, Jareth was

Frederic remembered how

should understand the saying ‘If you lie

eyes darkened, his jaw tightened.

Glynnis’s coquettish voice echoed, “Daddy, are

“Come in,”

made a mistake today, I caused you trouble. I’ve

be mad

on the table, and tried to hug Frederic’s neck and act like a spoiled child

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