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?”

called out to him twice, but he stood motionless, facing the

to remove his dog head.

“Mr. Jareth.”

eyes widened

face was evident, his hair sticking to his forehead, his chest heaving with emotion,

damp with

with

but at a loss for

the wall, as if his

who once was within reach was

mentally prepared, the stark reality of loss was

much for him to bear.

she

voice broke the silence, hoarse and shattered.

her breath, about to respond, but Jareth found

answer,

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her of our past? Does Marilla still

question loaded with

losing the unshakeable self–assurance he once had in this tangled web of love and pain.

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

and seas, yet mountains and seas can

love can conquer all.

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

with her

enjoyed a parade of floats.

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

his black coat and Lily blended into the crowd, gazing at Marilla’s graceful figure, those slender shoulders he once couldn’t get

more beautiful than any dazzling

a stunning arc

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“Wow, Aaron! Look!”

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

“It is beautiful.”

desire next to him, Aaron couldn’t care less about the

like this were rare for

treasure every extra glance he could

grand fireworks filled the sky, and cheers erupted around them, Aaron couldn’t hold back his

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