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.

let’s get a little closer,” Lily suddenly suggested, a plan forming

having a rare

eyes, Lily smiled cunningly, “Just let go of your

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

the best rides and treats like the back of his hand.

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 craving more.

gap was showing more than he cared to admit.

you scared of these high–flying rides?”

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his eyes

at all. I love being up high, the feeling of flying. It makes me

licked the ice cream, her face lighting up with satisfaction, “It’s so sweet,

ache filled Aaron, his heart going out

never dared to dream of such simple pleasures in her twenty–two years of life.

wings were clipped, and she was caged in

illness, or

heavy, his hand instinctively reaching

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 and

withdrew, managing a

still not ready to accept the growing warmth

affection.

it would take a very long time. Or

happen.

was running short, they headed toward the dolphin arena to

catch the show.

the entrance,

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crowd,

one from the Abernathy family, the

Much prettier in person than in those

of being pretty if she

She seems normal to me. And who’s that handsome guy with her? Her boyfriend?

murmurs reached Marilla’s ears, her heart pounding as she

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

he said, his voice low and comforting.

want to

“Okay.”

her wishes, Aaron quickly guided her away

arena.

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

let’s go back.”

she spoke, “I’ve had enough.

don’t mind what they

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dislike

Marilla looked up, her doe eyes

She’s perfect, 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

her head, feeling inferior. “But I’m not as brave as Evadne.”

than

you’ve taken, every choice you’ve

heart, dispersing the

then, the amusement park’s mascot parade

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