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,

Aaron’s gonna take you out for some

eats!”

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move further away, then, with a

head. Her hair clung to her cheeks, damp with sweat, as she gulped

should take yours off

him twice, but he stood motionless, facing

to remove

“Mr. Jareth.”

the next second, Lily’s eyes widened in shock

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

the dog head was damp

Lily’s voice choked with sympathy, wanting to comfort

but at a loss for

his body had been drained of all

was within reach

mentally prepared, the stark reality of

much for him to

did she cry?”

while, Jareth’s voice broke the

her breath, about to respond, but Jareth

answer,

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that the dance reminded her of our

a question

was losing the unshakeable self–assurance he

down, Mrs. Fairhaven still loves you. No one can replace

beyond mountains and seas, yet mountains and seas

can conquer all.

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

with her a bit longer.”

Aaron and Marilla enjoyed a parade

about to begin. Aaron had reserved the best spot for viewing, and they stood side by side, gazing expectantly at the darkened sky.

and Lily blended into the crowd, gazing at Marilla’s graceful figure, those slender shoulders he once couldn’t get

his eyes, she was more beautiful

amusement park, and then, a firework tracing a stunning arc

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“Wow, Aaron! Look!”

to the sky, “It’s so beautiful! That one’s gorgeous!”

“It is beautiful.”

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