Chapter 774

“Aaron, what’s up with you?” Marilla asked with concern, noticing his troubled expression.

“It’s nothing, let’s get going.”

Aaron forced a smile, feigning ease as he casually draped an arm around Marilla’s shoulders, moving forward with the crowd. But his sharp eyes swept the surroundings like radar, undetected and vigilant. Just then, his cellphone buzzed in his pocket.

Pulling it out, he glanced at the screen, lowering his eyelids to read the text. It was a short message, few words that made his piercing blue eyes narrow momentarily before the tension in his heart eased.

Meanwhile, at the other end of the crowd.

Jareth stood in a corner, trying to blend in. Despite his efforts, his tall and striking frame still caught the eyes of passersby.

Amidst the hustle and bustle, the laughter and chatter, Jareth’s loneliness seemed as profound as an old man in the twilight of his life.

His gaze followed them relentlessly, never straying from their backs.

The sunshine was beautiful today, casting a warm and radiant light. In it, the girl protected by a man’s care had a clear and bright smile,

blooming on his heart like a splendid iris.

Lost in thought, Jareth watched as Marilla’s figure grew hazy, the tender warmth in his eyes ready to shatter.

Hearing footsteps approaching, he knew Lily was coming. Suppressing his intense emotions, he forced a wry smile,

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“Marilla always told me she wanted an ordinary life. I never

understood what an ordinary life was, but now I think I do. It’s just too late.”

A pang struck Lily’s heart as she hurried to console him. “It’s not too late, Mr. Jareth. It’s never too late to win back your love.”

“I never took her out for fun like Aaron is doing now.”

Jareth’s eyes were red–rimmed, his voice a hoarse whisper, “I thought I was giving her what she wanted, but I never really asked her.”

Marilla, what do you want?

He had asked before, but as she repeatedly answered, “I want to be with Jareth,” he gradually forgot to seek her true desires.

Lily suddenly suggested, a plan forming

shook his head, “She’s having a rare

“Just let go of your

had been years since Aaron last visited an amusement park, the last time being for a fugitive

knew all the best rides and treats like

of thrilling rides like roller coasters and drop towers. After several rounds, Aaron

was showing more than he cared to

scared of these high–flying rides?” Aaron handed

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ice cream, his eyes warm

love being up high, the feeling of

lighting up with satisfaction,

his heart going out to her.

dream of such simple pleasures in

her wings were clipped, and

illness, or to spare her family shame.

his hand

soft

flinched, instinctively shrinking away.

of Aaron, whom she deeply trusted, brought a wave of panic and discomfort that flickered across her

managing

not ready to accept the growing

affection.

take a very long time. Or maybe, it would never

happen.

running short, they headed toward the dolphin

catch the show.

the entrance, whispers

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crowd,

the Abernathy family, the

Marilla! Much prettier in person than in those

the use of being pretty if she has some mental issues?”

that true? She seems normal to me. And who’s

murmurs reached Marilla’s ears, her heart pounding as she clutched her stuffed bear, her eyes wide

she was enveloped in a warm, strong embrace, Aaron’s

he said, his voice low

want to watch the show anymore, let’s leave.”

“Okay.”

wishes, Aaron quickly guided her away from the

arena.

and the stares, Marilla’s pale face began to relax, but her mood

go back.”

long lashes trembled as she spoke, “I’ve had

mind what

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or excellent you are, there will always be those who dislike you, who laugh at you. What you need to do is

doe eyes shining with new light.

even she’s faced so much controversy on her journey, enduring accusations, insults, and slander. But Evadne didn’t give a hoot. In her own words, she wanted to stick it to those green–eyed monsters who couldn’t stand to see her happy. She wanted to be unshakeable, untouchable, and indomitable in their eyes. Watching them snarl and grimace, helpless against her,

feeling inferior. “But I’m not as

than

he spoke each word with weight, “Every step you’ve taken, every choice you’ve made, others wouldn’t dare. You’re much braver than you or anyone else gives you credit

warmed Marilla’s heart, dispersing the clouds that had

park’s mascot

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