Chapter 614

When Jareth arrived home, it was well into the night.

Lily, the housekeeper, emerged from the laundry room with a basket of clothes, hurriedly setting down her chores to greet the young master.

“Is Marilla asleep yet?” Jareth asked as he handed her his suit jacket, a flush of joy lighting up his face.

“She’s retired for the night.”

“Ah, after all the hustle.”

Jareth felt a twinge of disappointment, but it quickly gave way to a wide grin. “Then I’ll share the news with her first thing in the morning.”

Lily blinked in anticipation. “Sir, is there good news?”

“Grandpa gave his blessing.”

Jareth’s eyes sparkled with excitement, his voice trembling with emotion, “Grandpa, he’s agreed to my marrying Marilla!”

“Really?”

Lily’s heart leapt with joy, tears glistening in her eyes, “Congratulations! You’re finally going to make it official with Marilla! There couldn’t be happier news!”

“On the way back, my mother called. She said she’d consent to accepting Marilla, but only if Edith returned home.”

Jareth’s gaze turned icy. “As if that’s possible. When did my dear mother learn to bargain? Does she think if she doesn’t agree, I won’t marry Marilla?”

Lily nodded firmly in agreement.

Mrs. Fairhaven rarely had clarity in important matters, and ever since Jareth’s dad passed away, it had always been Jareth holding the fort. Otherwise, Gary would have

grew somber, “Still, Grandpa’s consent only came because Gary put in a word. What that guy is cooking

anything without a motive,” Lily added with a stern look.

quick shower, Jareth slipped into bed, contentedly snuggling up

So he quietly scooted closer to her,

with just cuddling, which soon wasn’t enough, and turned into a full embrace.

hands couldn’t resist slipping beneath her nightgown, stirring a familiar

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“Mmm.”

and naturally wrapped her arms around

wake you?” Jareth said, feeling guilty

and considerate due to

just holding her tighter, “Not tonight, otherwise you won’t

very happy.”

rapid heartbeat. “Your heart’s pounding so fast, and I swear I

with love, “Marilla, I’m finally going to marry you. Officially marry you, making you

eyes flew open,

it as a term of endearment, never

had given up hope

you don’t have

You think I’m forcing

like molten lava, engulfing the woman in his arms, “No, Marilla, this isn’t about force. Marrying you

chose a restful day to take his beloved Marilla

was the

Marilla said, her smile as bright as the warm sun, holding Jareth’s

good. Seeing you makes me

the tender care Jareth had given her. It was clear

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