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

a rare day out. Seeing me would

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

since Aaron last visited an amusement

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

him was Marilla’s choice of thrilling rides like roller coasters and drop towers. After several rounds, Aaron felt a

age gap was showing more than he

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

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cream, his eyes warm

being up high, the feeling

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

bittersweet ache filled Aaron, his heart

never dared to dream of such simple pleasures in

were clipped, and she

it because of her illness, or to spare her family

hand instinctively reaching out to

soft

instinctively shrinking away.

between her and Jareth. But now, even the touch of Aaron, whom she deeply trusted, brought

quickly withdrew, managing

ready to accept the growing warmth of another’s

affection.

a very long time. Or

happen.

short, they headed

catch the show.

the entrance, whispers

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crowd,

that girl the one from the Abernathy family, the

look like Marilla! Much prettier in person than

the use of being pretty if she has

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

heart pounding as she clutched

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

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

I don’t want to watch the show anymore, let’s

“Okay.”

quickly guided her away from

arena.

began to relax, but her

let’s go back.”

as she spoke, “I’ve had enough.

mind what they say.”

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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. What you need to do is walk tall in the sunlight. The more they try to suppress you, the more you must live fearlessly and beautifully.

looked up, her doe eyes

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

feeling inferior. “But I’m not

braver than you

“Every step you’ve taken, every choice you’ve made, others wouldn’t dare. You’re much braver than you or anyone

powerful words warmed Marilla’s heart, dispersing the clouds that had gathered in her expression.

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