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

quickly moved to remove

“Mr. Jareth.”

the next second, Lily’s eyes widened in

forehead, his chest heaving with emotion, his normally stunning eyes now red and swollen,

head was damp

choked with

at a loss for

wall, as if his body had been

within reach was now so hard to approach.

the stark reality of loss

him to

she cry?”

broke

about to respond, but Jareth found

answer,

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

question loaded with

losing the unshakeable self–assurance he once had in this

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

yet mountains and seas can

can conquer

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

let me stay with her a

and Marilla enjoyed a parade

night fell, the much–anticipated fireworks show was about to begin. Aaron had reserved the best spot for viewing, and they stood side by side, gazing expectantly

in his black coat and Lily blended into the crowd, gazing at

eyes, she was more beautiful

arc shot

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“Wow, Aaron! Look!”

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

“It is beautiful.”

couldn’t care less about the fireworks, staring unblinkingly

were rare

treasure every extra glance he

grand 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

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