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

shook his head, “She’s having a rare

look in her eyes, Lily smiled cunningly, “Just let go of your pride,

Aaron last visited an amusement park, the last time being for a fugitive chase.

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

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

gap was showing more than he cared

these high–flying rides?”

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strawberry–flavored ice cream, his eyes warm with

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

face lighting up with satisfaction, “It’s so

filled Aaron, his heart going out to

never dared to dream of such

wings were clipped, and

because of her illness, or to spare

his hand

her soft hair.

instinctively

gestures had been common between her and Jareth. But now, even the touch of Aaron, whom she deeply trusted, brought a wave of panic and discomfort that

withdrew, managing a

not ready to accept the

affection.

take a very long time. Or

happen.

headed toward

catch the show.

the entrance, whispers

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crowd,

the one from the Abernathy family, the

like Marilla! Much prettier in person than in

if she

that true? She seems normal to me. And who’s that handsome guy with

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

was enveloped in a warm, strong

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

mind went blank, “Aaron, I don’t want to watch the show anymore, let’s leave.”

“Okay.”

guided her away

arena.

pale face began to relax, but

let’s go

she spoke, “I’ve had enough. I’m

mind what they say.”

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will always be those who dislike you, who

Marilla looked up, her doe eyes shining with new

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

inferior. “But I’m not as brave

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 you or anyone

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

park’s mascot parade came to life.

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