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?”

but he stood

quickly moved to remove his

“Mr. Jareth.”

Lily’s eyes widened in

heaving with emotion,

dog head was damp

choked with sympathy, wanting to

but at a loss for words.

wall, as if his body had been drained of

who once was within reach

mentally prepared, the stark reality

him to bear.

did she

Jareth’s voice broke the silence, hoarse

about to respond, but Jareth found

answer,

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of our past? Does

was a question

the Fairhaven family was losing the unshakeable self–assurance

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

lies beyond mountains and seas, yet

can

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

stay with her a bit

dinner, Aaron and Marilla enjoyed

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

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

she was more beautiful than any dazzling display

firework tracing a stunning arc shot

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“Wow, Aaron! Look!”

the

“It is beautiful.”

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

like this were

every extra

and cheers erupted around them, Aaron couldn’t hold back his emotions any longer. He

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