His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

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

moved to remove

“Mr. Jareth.”

next second, Lily’s eyes widened in shock and

his chest heaving with emotion, his normally stunning eyes now red and swollen, almost too puffy to

damp

Lily’s voice choked with sympathy, wanting

but at a loss for

if his body

was within reach was now

prepared, the stark reality of

him to bear.

she cry?”

broke the silence,

caught her breath, about to respond,

answer,

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dance reminded her of our past? Does Marilla still

a question loaded

unshakeable self–assurance he

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

mountains and seas, yet mountains and seas can be

love can conquer all.

his eyes, turned away from Lily, and took a deep breath,

stay with her a bit longer.”

enjoyed a parade of

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

blended into the crowd, gazing at Marilla’s graceful figure, those slender shoulders he

was more beautiful than any dazzling

and then, a firework tracing a stunning arc

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“Wow, Aaron! Look!”

with delight, pointing to the

“It is beautiful.”

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

were rare for

would treasure every extra glance he

the grand fireworks filled the sky, and cheers erupted around them, Aaron couldn’t hold back his emotions any longer. He mustered the courage to confess to