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 suggested, a

his head, “She’s having a rare day out.

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

been years since Aaron last visited an amusement park, the last time being for a

He knew all the best rides and treats like the back

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

was showing more than he cared to admit.

aren’t you scared of these

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cream, his eyes warm with

being up high, the feeling of flying. It makes me feel unbounded and

up with satisfaction, “It’s so sweet, thanks, Aaron.”

his

had never dared to dream of such simple pleasures

clipped, and she was

of her illness, or to spare her

heavy, his hand instinctively reaching

her soft hair.

flinched, instinctively shrinking away.

But now, even the touch of Aaron, whom she deeply trusted, brought

withdrew, managing a bitter

still not ready to accept

affection.

a very long time. Or maybe,

happen.

running short, they headed toward the dolphin arena

catch the show.

they reached the entrance, whispers spread through the

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crowd,

from the Abernathy family, the

Much prettier in person than in those

pretty if she has some mental

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

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

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

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

blank, “Aaron, I don’t want to watch the

“Okay.”

wishes, Aaron quickly guided her away from the dolphin

arena.

Marilla’s pale face began to relax, but

let’s go back.”

spoke, “I’ve

don’t mind what they

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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

up, her doe eyes shining with new

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,

her head, feeling inferior. “But

you’re braver 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

powerful words warmed Marilla’s heart, dispersing the

amusement park’s mascot parade came to

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