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 taken

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

Gary, he doesn’t do anything without a motive,”

into

he got and couldn’t fall asleep. So he quietly scooted

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

hands couldn’t resist slipping beneath her nightgown,

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“Mmm.”

eyes and naturally wrapped her

darling, did I wake you?” Jareth said, feeling guilty but unwilling to withdraw his hand.

now so attuned and considerate due to his tender training, asked softly.

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

seem very happy.”

listened to his rapid heartbeat. “Your heart’s pounding so fast, and I swear I heard you laughing in my sleep. What’s got you

marry you. Officially marry

flew open, sparkling with

had always seen it as a term of endearment, never really expecting him

death for murder, she had given up hope

have to

You think I’m forcing myself?”

engulfing the woman in his arms, “No, Marilla, this

a restful day to take his beloved Marilla to the Windermere Estate.

Marilla? You’ve arrived!” Dennis was

as bright

me even

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

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