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?”

to him twice, but he stood

moved to remove

“Mr. Jareth.”

eyes widened in shock and confusion.

to his forehead, his chest heaving with

was damp with sweat

Lily’s voice choked with sympathy, wanting

but at a loss for words.

his body

was within reach

being mentally prepared, the stark reality

him to

she

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

to respond, but Jareth found his own

answer,

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dance reminded her of our past? Does Marilla still

was a question loaded with

confident heir of the Fairhaven family was losing the unshakeable self–assurance he once had in this tangled web of

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

seas, yet mountains and seas can be crossed.

love can

the tears from the corner of his eyes, turned

stay with her a

dinner, Aaron and Marilla enjoyed a parade of floats.

fell, the much–anticipated fireworks show was about to begin. Aaron had reserved the best spot for

black coat and Lily blended into the crowd, gazing at Marilla’s graceful figure, those slender shoulders he once couldn’t get enough

beautiful

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

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“Wow, Aaron! Look!”

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

“It is beautiful.”

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

this were rare for

he would treasure every extra glance

fireworks filled the sky, and cheers erupted around them, Aaron couldn’t hold back his emotions any longer. He mustered the courage to confess to the girl beside him,

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