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.

having a rare

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

had been years since Aaron last visited an amusement park, the last

he’d done his homework. He knew all the best rides and treats

thrilling rides like roller coasters and drop towers. After several rounds, Aaron felt a bit dizzy, while

age gap was showing more than he cared to

aren’t you scared of these high–flying

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ice cream, his eyes warm with amusement.

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

the ice cream, her face lighting up with satisfaction,

ache filled Aaron, his heart going

everything, had never dared to dream of such simple pleasures in her twenty–two years

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

of her illness, or to

breath grew heavy, his hand

her soft

flinched, instinctively shrinking away.

the touch of Aaron, whom she deeply trusted, brought a wave of panic and discomfort that flickered

managing a bitter smile.

was still not ready to accept the growing

affection.

very long time. Or maybe, it would

happen.

they headed toward the dolphin arena

catch the show.

entrance, whispers

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crowd,

that girl the one from the Abernathy family,

look like Marilla! Much prettier in person than in

being pretty if she has

normal to me. And who’s that handsome guy

she clutched her stuffed bear, her

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

he

I don’t want to watch

“Okay.”

Aaron quickly guided her away from the

arena.

began to relax, but her mood was nowhere near

let’s go

lashes trembled as she spoke, “I’ve

don’t mind what they say.”

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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

Marilla looked up, her doe eyes shining with

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 indomitable in their eyes. Watching them snarl and grimace, helpless against her, was the sweetest revenge there

inferior. “But

you’re braver than you think.”

word with weight, “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

dispersing the clouds that had gathered in her

mascot parade came to life.

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