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,

Come on, Aaron’s gonna take you out for some good

eats!”

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

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

off

but he stood motionless,

moved to remove his

“Mr. Jareth.”

next second, Lily’s eyes

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

was damp

with sympathy, wanting

a

his

was within reach was

being mentally prepared, the stark

for him

did she

voice broke the silence, hoarse

breath, about to respond, but Jareth found his

answer,

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of our past? Does Marilla

question loaded with doubt.

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

deep down, Mrs. Fairhaven still loves you. No one can replace you,” Lily answered with

yet mountains and

love can conquer

tears from the corner of his eyes,

with her a bit

Marilla enjoyed a parade of

best spot for viewing, and they stood side by side,

coat and Lily blended into the crowd, gazing

his eyes, she was more beautiful than any dazzling

filled the amusement park, and then, a firework tracing a stunning arc shot

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“Wow, Aaron! Look!”

with delight, pointing to the sky, “It’s so beautiful! That

“It is beautiful.”

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