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.

closer,” Lily suddenly suggested, a plan forming in

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

a hopeful look in her eyes, Lily smiled cunningly, “Just let go of your pride, Mr. Jareth. Leave

amusement park, the last time being

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

surprised him 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 craving

showing more than

scared of these high–flying rides?” Aaron handed

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a strawberry–flavored ice cream, his

being up high, the feeling of flying.

her face lighting up with

ache filled Aaron, his heart going out to

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

clipped, and she

illness, or to

grew heavy, his hand instinctively reaching out to

her soft hair.

instinctively shrinking

common between her and Jareth. But now, even the touch of Aaron,

managing a bitter

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

catch the show.

as they reached the entrance, whispers spread through

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crowd,

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

prettier in person

the use of being pretty if she has some

And who’s that handsome

she clutched her stuffed bear,

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

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

went blank, “Aaron, I don’t want

“Okay.”

quickly guided her away from

arena.

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

let’s go back.”

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

what they say.”

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will always be those who dislike you, who laugh at you. What you need to do is walk tall in the sunlight.

doe eyes shining with new

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 brave

you’re braver than

“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

Marilla’s heart, dispersing the

the amusement park’s mascot

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