Chapter 775

Watching Jareth wrap Marilla in his embrace, Aaron’s eyes brimmed

with a stinging sensation, and he couldn’t help but capture the

moment with his camera.

“Aaron, I’m dying to know, when did you figure it out?” Lily, dressed as a pink bunny, couldn’t contain her curiosity any longer.

“Maybe it’s just a cop’s hunch.”

Aaron didn’t tell her that love, that kind of thing, can never be hidden, no matter how hard you try.

The moment he treasured Marilla in his arms, he knew it was Jareth.

“Let’s let Mr. Fairhaven and Ms. Marilla stay together a little longer. We promise not to bother you anymore,” Lily pleaded.

“Don’t worry about me. As long as Marilla’s happy, that’s all that matters.” Aaron didn’t realize how hoarse and gravel–filled his voice sounded as he spoke.

Even with reluctance tugging at his heart, Jareth still brought Marilla back to Aaron.

Any longer, and he might give himself away.

“What’s wrong? Why the tears?” Aaron offered her a tissue, asking gently.

“It’s nothing, really.” Marilla mopped at her eyes, her voice muffled.

Aaron knew the reason for her tears all too well. His heart was bittersweet, but he still managed to flash her a bright smile,

“Are you hungry? Come on, Aaron’s gonna take you out for some good

eats!”

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The mascot dog watched them move further away, then, with a heavy head and stiff limbs, trudged in the opposite direction.

Lily followed him to a secluded spot before removing her stifling bunny head. Her hair clung to her cheeks, damp with sweat, as she gulped down fresh air.

“Mr. Jareth, you should take yours off too. It’s suffocating, isn’t it?”

to him twice, but he stood motionless, facing the

moved to remove his

“Mr. Jareth.”

eyes widened in shock and

sweat–drenched face was evident, his hair sticking to his forehead, his chest heaving with emotion, his normally stunning eyes now red and swollen, almost too puffy

was damp with sweat and tears.

Jareth.” Lily’s voice choked with sympathy, wanting

a loss

as if his body had been drained of

was within reach was now

being mentally prepared, the stark reality of loss was

for him

did she cry?”

a while, Jareth’s voice broke the silence,

breath, about to respond,

answer,

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it be that the dance reminded her of our past? Does Marilla still love me?”

was a question

unshakeable self–assurance he

Mrs. Fairhaven still loves you. No one

beyond mountains and seas, yet mountains and seas

love can conquer all.

tears from the corner of his eyes, turned away from Lily, and took

stay with her a bit

dinner, Aaron and Marilla enjoyed

the much–anticipated fireworks show was about to begin. Aaron had reserved the best spot for viewing, and they stood side by

in his black coat and Lily blended into the crowd, gazing

beautiful than any dazzling display of

then, a firework tracing a stunning arc shot

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“Wow, Aaron! Look!”

the sky, “It’s so beautiful! That

“It is beautiful.”

to him, Aaron couldn’t care

this were rare

every extra glance he could get.

couldn’t hold back his emotions any longer. He

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