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?”

out to him twice, but he stood motionless, facing the

to remove his

“Mr. Jareth.”

the next second, Lily’s eyes widened in shock and confusion.

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

the dog head was damp with sweat and tears.

Jareth.” Lily’s voice choked with

at a loss

if his body had been drained of all strength.

was within reach

prepared, the stark reality

much for him to

did she

broke the silence, hoarse and shattered.

breath, about to respond, but Jareth found his own

answer,

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

a question loaded with doubt.

unshakeable self–assurance he once had in this tangled web of

Fairhaven still loves you. No one

seas, yet mountains and seas

can conquer

eyes, turned away from Lily, and took

with her a

Aaron and Marilla enjoyed a parade of

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 at the darkened sky.

into the crowd, gazing

she was more beautiful than any dazzling display of

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

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“Wow, Aaron! Look!”

to the

“It is beautiful.”

Aaron couldn’t care less about the fireworks, staring unblinkingly at Marilla’s lovely profile.

like this were rare for him.

extra glance he could get.

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

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