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

moved to remove his dog head.

“Mr. Jareth.”

the next second, Lily’s eyes widened

was evident, his hair sticking to his forehead, his chest heaving with emotion, his normally stunning eyes now red and swollen, almost too

damp with

voice choked with sympathy, wanting

a

braced himself against the wall, as if his body had been drained of

reach was

being mentally prepared, the stark reality of loss

much for him to bear.

did she

voice broke the silence, hoarse

caught her breath, about to respond,

answer,

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reminded her of our

a question loaded with

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

Mrs. Fairhaven still loves you. No

beyond mountains and seas, yet mountains and seas can be crossed.

can conquer all.

the corner of his eyes, turned away from Lily, and took a

let me stay with

and Marilla enjoyed a parade

Aaron had reserved the best

blended into the crowd, gazing at Marilla’s

she was more beautiful than

arc shot into the sky, blossoming

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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.”

couldn’t care less about the fireworks, staring unblinkingly

were rare

extra glance

erupted around them, Aaron couldn’t hold back his emotions any longer. He mustered the courage

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