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,

you hungry? Come on, Aaron’s gonna

eats!”

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watched them move further away, then, with a heavy head and stiff limbs,

him to a secluded spot before removing her stifling bunny head. Her hair clung to her cheeks, damp with sweat,

should take yours off

to him twice, but he stood motionless,

moved to remove his dog

“Mr. Jareth.”

the next second, Lily’s eyes widened in shock

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

head was damp with sweat and tears.

voice choked with sympathy,

at a loss for

the wall, as if his body had been drained of all strength.

lover who once was within reach was

stark reality of loss

for him

did she cry?”

while, Jareth’s voice broke the silence,

respond, but

answer,

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be that the dance reminded her of our past? Does

question loaded

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

deep down, Mrs. Fairhaven still loves you. No

lies beyond mountains and seas, yet mountains and seas can

can conquer

from the corner of his eyes,

me stay with her a bit longer.”

and Marilla enjoyed

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

coat and Lily blended into the crowd, gazing at Marilla’s graceful figure, those slender shoulders

more beautiful than any dazzling display of

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

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“Wow, Aaron! Look!”

pointing to the sky, “It’s so

“It is beautiful.”

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