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

moved to remove

“Mr. Jareth.”

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

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

was damp with

with sympathy,

a loss for

his body had been drained of all

reach was now so hard to approach.

mentally prepared, the stark reality of loss was

for him to bear.

she cry?”

while, Jareth’s voice broke the silence, hoarse

about to respond,

answer,

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

was a question loaded with doubt.

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

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

yet mountains

love can

his eyes,

let me stay with her a bit longer.”

enjoyed a

best spot for viewing, and they stood side by side, gazing expectantly at the darkened

Jareth in his black coat and Lily blended into the crowd, gazing at Marilla’s

was more beautiful

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

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“Wow, Aaron! Look!”

widened with delight, pointing to the

“It is beautiful.”

heart’s desire next to him, Aaron couldn’t care less about

were rare

treasure every extra glance he could

Aaron couldn’t hold back his emotions

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