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.

her view, 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

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

anything without a motive,”

quick shower, Jareth slipped into bed, contentedly snuggling up to Marilla.

couldn’t fall asleep. So he quietly scooted closer to

cuddling, which soon wasn’t enough,

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

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“Mmm.”

her sleepy eyes and naturally wrapped her arms around him, “You’re

Jareth said, feeling guilty but unwilling to

and considerate due to his tender training,

tighter, “Not tonight,

very happy.”

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

swelling with love, “Marilla, I’m finally going to marry you. Officially marry you, making you my wife, ensuring everyone acknowledges you, not just as a private

eyes flew open, sparkling

calling her his wife daily, she had always seen it as a term of endearment, never really expecting

death for murder, she had given up hope of ever becoming his bride and was content

don’t have to

think I’m forcing

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

a few days of preparation, Jareth chose a restful day to

was the first to

Marilla said, her smile as bright as the

makes me

cheeks, noting the added plumpness and the tender care Jareth had given her. It was clear Jareth treated her well, and Dennis’s

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