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

“She’s having a rare

“Just let go of your pride, Mr. Jareth. Leave

since Aaron last visited an amusement park, the last time

He knew all the best rides and treats like the back of

After

was showing more than he cared

of these high–flying rides?” Aaron handed

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ice cream, his eyes warm with amusement.

love being up high, the feeling

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

bittersweet ache filled Aaron, his heart

have everything, had never dared to dream of such simple pleasures in

her wings were clipped, and she was caged in a gilded prison.

of her illness, or to spare her

hand instinctively reaching out

soft

instinctively

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

managing a bitter

accept the growing warmth

affection.

take a very long

happen.

time was running short, they headed toward the dolphin arena

catch the show.

the entrance, whispers

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crowd,

isn’t that girl the one from the Abernathy family, the one

look like Marilla! Much prettier in person

being pretty if she

me. And who’s that handsome guy with her? Her

ears, her heart pounding as she clutched her stuffed bear,

in a warm, strong embrace, Aaron’s arms

I’m here,” he said, his voice low and

went blank, “Aaron, I don’t want to watch the show anymore, let’s leave.”

“Okay.”

wishes, Aaron quickly guided

arena.

the noise and the stares, Marilla’s pale face began to relax, but her mood was nowhere near

let’s go back.”

as she spoke, “I’ve had

what they

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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. What you need to

looked up, her doe eyes shining with

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

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

than you

eyes were intense as 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

Marilla’s heart, dispersing the

then, the amusement park’s mascot parade

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