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

quickly moved to remove his dog head.

“Mr. Jareth.”

eyes widened

sweat–drenched face was evident, his hair sticking to his forehead, his chest heaving with emotion, his normally stunning

the dog head was damp

choked with sympathy, wanting to

but at a loss for words.

his body had been drained

lover who once was within reach was

mentally prepared, the stark reality of

for him to bear.

did she

while, Jareth’s voice broke the silence,

her breath, about to respond, but Jareth found

answer,

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be that the dance reminded her of our past?

a question loaded with

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

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

beyond mountains and seas, yet mountains and seas can

can conquer

eyes, turned

me stay with her a bit

Aaron and Marilla enjoyed a parade of

reserved the best spot for viewing, and they stood side by side, gazing expectantly at the darkened sky.

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

more beautiful than any

arc shot into the sky, blossoming into a brilliant cluster

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“Wow, Aaron! Look!”

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

“It is beautiful.”

him, Aaron couldn’t care less about the fireworks, staring

this were

every extra

Aaron couldn’t hold back his

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