Chapter 610

Lity’s eyelashes fluttered as she cast a glance over the lavish dinner spread out on the table before her, then back to Mrs. Fairhaven with concern.

Tonight was supposed to be a cozy gathering for the three of them, and Lily had been busy preparing since the afternoon. Although Mrs. Fairhaven wasn’t adept in the kitchen, she had pitched in, bustling around like a busy little top.

But it was evident that Mr. Fairhaven was in a hurry and unlikely to stay for dinner.

Lily wasn’t particularly bothered, but she feared Mrs. Fairhaven might feel let down.

Jareth, aren’t you staying for dinner? Marilla asked, her delicate eyebrows knitting together as her doe eyes blinked rapidly.

Jareth, with an indulgent smile, couldn’t help but walk over to his petite wife, his large hand landing on her head to tousle her soft hair, Tve got to take care of something tonight, darling, so I won’t be home for dinner.”

“Can’t you make an exception just this once?”

Marilla lifted her lush lashes, her tentative expression tugging at his heartstrings, “Lily has been working all day to prepare this meal, it’s her way of showing she cares, Jareth. Can’t you stay and eat before you go?”

“Mrs. Fairhaven, it’s really okay for me!”

Lily, flustered by Marilla speaking up for her, blushed and shook her head vigorously, “Mr. Fairhaven, it’s just a simple meal, nothing to fuss over. Business comes first; I’ll go and get your car ready.”

“How is it not a big deal! You’ve been at it for hours, and it’s exhausting!”

Marilla grabbed his hand, her palm clammy with nervousness, “Please stay and eat before you leave. Lily has put a lot of effort

into this.”

She genuinely liked Lily.

Lily than she did with Jareth. There were many things she felt too shy to say to

asked Jareth for anything. Aside from the time she wanted to see her mother for the last time, this was the second request she could remember

swallowed hard, “Mrs.

gaze froze for a moment

between his legs. He wrapped his legs around her, trapping her as

stay and dine, just as you wish.”

his lips curving into a roguish smile as he affectionately

And pile

face lit up with joy as Jareth

Lily sat by, feeling like she was practically a third wheel. This meal was the most satisfying one she’d ever

Lily following behind them,

his arm around Marilla

early,” Marilla’s voice was soft and

I leave with you being this

roamed restlessly to her backside, giving it a playful squeeze, “Go to bed early, don’t stay

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him leave, Marilla’waited until even the tail lights were out of sight

approached her, “Mrs.

to look at

you for speaking up for me today, thank you,” Lily was overwhelmed with gratitude, her eyes welling up with tears.

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with Jareth since her girlhood, starting as a maid and later becoming his secretary and bodyguard. Trained rigorously, she was unfeeling and indifferent to everyone except her

Lily a sense of family warmth and

wife, and she cherished her like a beloved sister.

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