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.

suddenly suggested, a plan forming in

his lips together, then shook his head, “She’s having a rare day out.

eyes, Lily smiled cunningly, “Just let

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

he’d done his homework. He knew all the best rides and treats

was Marilla’s choice of thrilling rides like roller coasters and drop towers. After several rounds, Aaron felt a bit dizzy, while Marilla seemed unfazed, still

more than

scared of these high–flying

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his

the feeling of flying. It makes

her face lighting up with satisfaction, “It’s so sweet,

Aaron, his heart going

to dream of such simple

to soar, yet her wings were clipped, and she was caged in a gilded

of her illness, or to spare her

grew heavy, his hand instinctively reaching out to

her soft hair.

flinched, instinctively shrinking

been common between her and Jareth. But now, even the touch of Aaron, whom she deeply trusted, brought a wave of panic

withdrew, managing a bitter

accept the growing warmth of

affection.

long time. Or maybe, it would never

happen.

running short, they headed toward the

catch the show.

as they reached the entrance, whispers spread through the

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crowd,

Abernathy family, the one

does look like Marilla! Much prettier in person than in those photos!”

of being pretty if she has some mental

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

as she clutched her stuffed bear, her eyes

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

be afraid, Marilla. I’m here,” he said, his voice low and comforting.

“Aaron, I don’t want to watch

“Okay.”

quickly guided her away

arena.

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

go

she spoke, “I’ve had enough. I’m satisfied,

what

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excellent you are, there will always be those who dislike you, who laugh at you. What you need to do is walk tall in the sunlight. The more they try to suppress

her doe eyes shining with

isn’t she? But 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, was the sweetest revenge

“But I’m not as

you’re braver than you think.”

choice you’ve made, others wouldn’t dare. You’re much braver

heart, dispersing the clouds that had gathered in her

then, the amusement park’s mascot

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