Jareth stared blankly at her quickly retreating figure, that familiar look of reluctance flickering across his sharp features.
Seeing him like that, Marigold nudged him, urging, "Jareth, what are you spacing out for? Go after her!"
Startled for a second, Jareth didn't hesitate and rushed off in chase.
Celestia was stunned.
And once Jareth left, the whispers and sideways glances started crashing down on her like a wave, overwhelming and suffocating.
Before long, the Carringtons also left to do their own thing, and she was left standing alone, facing the scrutiny and stares from all directions.
Celestia had already guessed Jareth had other motives for bringing her here, but she still hadn't expected him to leave her like that, chasing another woman in front of everyone. I
