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,

on, Aaron’s gonna take

eats!”

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with a heavy head and stiff limbs, trudged in the opposite direction.

hair clung to her cheeks, damp

yours off too. It’s suffocating,

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

to

“Mr. Jareth.”

eyes widened in shock

with emotion, his normally stunning eyes now red and swollen,

dog head was damp with sweat and tears.

with sympathy, wanting to

at a loss for

braced himself against the wall, as if his body had

once was within reach was now so

the stark reality of loss was

him to bear.

did she cry?”

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

caught her breath, about to respond, but Jareth found

answer,

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reminded her of our past? Does Marilla still

question loaded

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

believe, deep down, Mrs. Fairhaven still loves you. No

lies beyond mountains and seas, yet mountains and

love can conquer all.

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

stay with her a bit longer.”

and Marilla enjoyed a parade of floats.

begin. Aaron had reserved the best

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

his eyes, she was more beautiful than any dazzling display of

a stunning 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

“It is beautiful.”

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