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!

his gaze fixed

She opened 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

talk about Glynnis’s despicable acts. She should

moment, Marilla finally managed to speak, “No, nobody bullies

hand touched her

heart aching as if it had collapsed. He was pushing her too hard. He shouldn’t make her constantly think about her painful past or how to

have to do

your sister

like a sharp arrow. She lowered her head, her hands crumpling the hem of her dress, but remained silent.

this time? Tell me, I

knows how to charm you. Sometimes, because Glynnis is family, Manilla is too kind–hearted to confront her.

eyes cold, “It’s been so many years. There’s no point in bringing up the past.

you consider both of them as your precious

words did not blame Glynnis, but they were not far from doing so.

his large hand clenched on his knee.

strong arm naturally slipped around her waist, pulling her into

are together, I will stand up for her in everything.

Jareth and Marilla left, the atmosphere in the study became stifling. Frederic could still

uffocation.

bullying Marilla? Frederic looked at Dennis in bewilderment, his heart tightening,” overheard the servants

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

a

desk, clutching his head in anguish, “As a father, I’ve

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

Even he realized it had been a long time since he saw his youngest daughter laughing so

sister; how could she act like this!” Frederic remembered how innocent and lovely Glynnis was when she

understand the saying ‘If you

his jaw tightened.

Glynnis’s coquettish voice echoed, “Daddy, are you in

“Come in,”

walked in with a radiant smile, holding a tray, “Daddy, I made a mistake today, I caused

be mad at me,

placed the fruits on the table, and tried to hug Frederic’s neck and act like a

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