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.

get a little closer,” Lily suddenly suggested, a plan forming in her eyes.

shook his head, “She’s having a rare day out. Seeing me would only spoil

let go of

visited an amusement park, the last time being for a

homework. He knew all the best

coasters and drop towers. After several rounds, Aaron felt a bit dizzy, while Marilla seemed unfazed,

age gap was showing more than he

aren’t you scared of these high–flying rides?” Aaron

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cream, his

feeling of flying. It

cream, her face lighting up with satisfaction,

ache filled Aaron, his heart

to have everything, had never dared to dream of

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

because of her illness, or to spare her family

heavy, his hand instinctively reaching out

her soft hair.

flinched, instinctively

Aaron, whom she

withdrew, managing

was still not ready to accept the growing

affection.

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

happen.

headed toward the dolphin

catch the show.

the entrance, whispers spread

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crowd,

that girl the one from the Abernathy family, the one with the

prettier in person than in those photos!”

pretty if she

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

Marilla’s ears, her heart pounding as she clutched her stuffed bear, her

enveloped in a warm, strong embrace, Aaron’s arms

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

mind went blank, “Aaron, I don’t want to watch the show anymore,

“Okay.”

quickly guided her

arena.

pale face began to relax, but her mood was

let’s go

trembled as she spoke, “I’ve had enough. I’m satisfied, really happy.”

don’t mind what

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one knee before her, looking up earnestly, “Always remember, we live for ourselves, not to conform to others‘ views. No matter how good or excellent you are, there will always be those who dislike you, who laugh at you.

Marilla looked up, her doe eyes shining with

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

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

you’re braver than you

step you’ve taken, every choice you’ve made, others wouldn’t dare. You’re much

words warmed Marilla’s heart, dispersing the clouds that had gathered

the amusement park’s mascot parade came

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