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?”

him twice, but

to

“Mr. Jareth.”

the next second, Lily’s eyes widened

heaving with emotion, his normally

head was damp with sweat and tears.

Jareth.” Lily’s voice choked with sympathy, wanting

a

wall, as if his body had been drained of all strength.

lover who once was within reach

prepared, the stark reality

him to

did she

Jareth’s voice broke the silence, hoarse and shattered.

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

answer,

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dance reminded her of our past? Does Marilla still

question loaded with doubt.

confident heir of the Fairhaven family was losing the unshakeable self–assurance he once

No

mountains and seas, yet mountains

love can conquer all.

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

with her

enjoyed a parade

Aaron had reserved the best spot for

crowd, gazing at Marilla’s graceful figure, those slender shoulders he once

eyes, she was more beautiful than any

park, and then, a firework tracing a stunning arc shot into the sky, blossoming into a brilliant cluster against the velvet

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“Wow, Aaron! Look!”

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

“It is beautiful.”

Aaron couldn’t care less about the fireworks, staring unblinkingly at Marilla’s

this were rare for

would treasure every extra glance

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

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