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 take you out

eats!”

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mascot dog watched them move further away, then, with a heavy head and stiff limbs, trudged in the opposite

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

Jareth, you should take yours off too.

to him twice, but he stood motionless, facing the

she quickly moved to remove

“Mr. Jareth.”

Lily’s eyes widened in shock and confusion.

heaving with emotion, his normally stunning eyes

head was damp with sweat

with sympathy, wanting to comfort

at a

his body had

was within reach was now so hard to

the stark

for him to bear.

did she

while, Jareth’s voice broke the silence, hoarse

to respond, but Jareth found his

answer,

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of our

question loaded with doubt.

unshakeable self–assurance

you. No one can replace

and seas, yet mountains

can conquer

his eyes, turned away

stay with her a bit longer.”

Aaron and Marilla enjoyed a

was about to begin. Aaron had reserved the best spot for viewing, and they stood side by side,

in his black coat and Lily blended into the crowd, gazing at Marilla’s graceful figure, those slender shoulders he once

beautiful than any

firework tracing a stunning arc

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“Wow, Aaron! Look!”

the sky, “It’s

“It is beautiful.”

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