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.

let’s get a little closer,” Lily suddenly suggested, a plan forming in her eyes.

having a rare day out. Seeing

let go of your pride, Mr. Jareth. Leave

an amusement park, the last

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

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

showing more than he cared

these

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strawberry–flavored ice cream, his eyes warm with amusement.

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

ice cream, her face lighting up with satisfaction,

bittersweet ache filled Aaron, his heart

dared to dream of such simple pleasures in her

born to soar, yet her wings were clipped, and she was

because of her illness, or to spare her

heavy, his hand instinctively reaching out to

soft

instinctively shrinking

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

managing

still not ready to accept the growing warmth

affection.

take a very long

happen.

headed toward the dolphin arena to

catch the show.

they reached the entrance, whispers spread through

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crowd,

Abernathy family, the one

does look like Marilla! Much prettier

use of being pretty if she has

And who’s that handsome

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

in a warm, strong embrace, Aaron’s

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

“Aaron, I don’t want to watch the show anymore,

“Okay.”

her wishes, Aaron quickly guided her

arena.

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

go back.”

“I’ve had enough. I’m satisfied, really

don’t mind what they say.”

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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. That’s the

up, her doe eyes

perfect, isn’t she? But even she’s faced so much controversy 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 her happy. She wanted to be unshakeable, untouchable, and indomitable in their eyes. Watching them snarl and grimace, helpless against her, was

“But I’m not as brave as Evadne.”

than you think.”

as he spoke each word with weight, “Every step you’ve taken, every choice you’ve made,

words warmed Marilla’s heart, dispersing the clouds that had gathered in

mascot parade came to

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