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 motionless, facing the wall.

quickly moved to remove

“Mr. Jareth.”

the next second, Lily’s eyes widened in

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

the dog head was damp with sweat

Lily’s voice choked with sympathy, wanting

a loss

the wall, as if his

within reach

the stark reality of

for him to

did she cry?”

a while, Jareth’s voice broke the silence, hoarse

breath, about to respond, but Jareth found

answer,

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it be that the dance reminded her of our past? Does Marilla still

question loaded with doubt.

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

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

and seas, yet mountains and seas can be

can conquer all.

eyes, turned away from Lily, and took a

with her a bit

dinner, Aaron and Marilla enjoyed

show was about to begin. Aaron had reserved the best spot for viewing,

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

more beautiful than any dazzling

the amusement park, and then, a firework tracing a stunning arc shot into the sky,

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“Wow, Aaron! Look!”

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

“It is beautiful.”

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

like this were rare for him.

would treasure every extra glance

couldn’t hold back his emotions any longer. He mustered the courage to confess

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