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?”

twice, but he stood motionless, facing the

moved to remove his dog head.

“Mr. Jareth.”

second, Lily’s eyes widened

sticking to his forehead, his chest heaving with emotion, his normally stunning

the dog head was damp

with

a loss

as if his body had

was within reach was now so hard to approach.

stark reality of loss was

much for him to bear.

did she

Jareth’s voice broke the silence, hoarse

her breath, about to respond, but Jareth found

answer,

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of our past? Does Marilla still

a question loaded with doubt.

unshakeable self–assurance

deep down, Mrs. Fairhaven still loves you. No one can replace

mountains and seas, yet

love can conquer

his eyes, turned away from Lily, and took

let me stay with

and Marilla enjoyed

the best spot for viewing, and they stood side by

Lily blended into the crowd, gazing at

more beautiful than any

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

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“Wow, Aaron! Look!”

to the sky, “It’s so beautiful! That one’s gorgeous!”

“It is beautiful.”

couldn’t care less about the fireworks, staring

this were rare for

every extra glance he could get.

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

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