His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel 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.

In 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 would have taken over long ago.

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

“Careful with Gary, he doesn’t do anything without a motive,” Lily added with a stern look.

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

The more he thought about it, the more excited he got and couldn't fall asleep. So he quietly scooted closer to her, savoring the soft, fragrant warmth of her body.

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

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

“Mmm.”

Marilla opened her sleepy eyes and naturally wrapped her arms around him, “You’re back.”

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

“Jareth, do you want to?” Marilla, now so attuned and considerate due to his tender training, asked softly.

He sighed deeply, just holding her tighter, “Not tonight, otherwise you won’t get any sleep.”

“You seem very happy.”

With her eyes closed, Marilla 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 so happy?”