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,

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

eats!”

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then, with a heavy head

removing her stifling bunny head. Her hair clung to her cheeks, damp with sweat, as

should take yours off too. It’s suffocating,

out to him twice, but he stood motionless, facing the wall.

to remove his dog

“Mr. Jareth.”

next second, Lily’s eyes widened in shock and

sticking to his forehead, his chest heaving with emotion,

dog head was damp

Jareth.” Lily’s voice choked with sympathy, wanting to

but at a loss for

against the wall, as if his body

was within reach was now so hard

the stark reality of

much for him to bear.

she cry?”

a while, Jareth’s voice broke

respond, but Jareth found his

answer,

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it be that the dance reminded her of

a question loaded

was losing the unshakeable self–assurance he once had

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

beyond mountains and seas, yet mountains and seas

can

eyes, turned away from

stay with her a

and Marilla enjoyed

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

far off, Jareth in his black coat and Lily blended into the crowd, gazing at Marilla’s

eyes, she was more beautiful than any dazzling

arc shot into the sky, blossoming into a brilliant

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“Wow, Aaron! Look!”

eyes widened with delight, pointing to the sky, “It’s so beautiful! That one’s gorgeous!”

“It is beautiful.”

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