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,

quickly moved to remove his dog

“Mr. Jareth.”

second, Lily’s eyes widened in shock and

with emotion, his normally stunning

head was damp with sweat

with sympathy,

at a

his body

reach was now so hard to

the stark reality

much for him to bear.

she

voice broke the silence, hoarse and

caught her breath, about to respond, but Jareth found his own

answer,

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the dance reminded her of our past? Does Marilla

was a question loaded

losing the unshakeable self–assurance he once had in this tangled web

down, Mrs. Fairhaven still loves you. No one can replace you,” Lily answered with fiery conviction.

and seas, yet mountains and seas

can

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

me stay with her

and Marilla enjoyed a parade

was about to begin. Aaron had reserved the best

blended into the crowd, gazing at Marilla’s graceful figure, those slender shoulders he once couldn’t get enough

was more beautiful than any dazzling display of fireworks.

music filled the amusement park, and then, a firework tracing a stunning arc

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“Wow, Aaron! Look!”

with delight, pointing to the sky, “It’s so beautiful!

“It is beautiful.”

heart’s desire next to him, Aaron couldn’t care less about the fireworks, staring unblinkingly at Marilla’s

were rare

every extra glance he

couldn’t hold back his emotions any longer. He

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