His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

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.

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

Jareth pressed his lips together, then shook his head, “She’s having a rare day out. Seeing me would only spoil her mood.”

With a hopeful look in her eyes, Lily smiled cunningly, “Just let go of your pride, Mr. Jareth. Leave the rest to me!”

It had been years since Aaron last visited an amusement park, the last time being for a fugitive chase.

Luckily, he’d done his homework. He knew all the best rides and treats like the back of his hand.

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

This age gap was showing more than he cared to admit.

“Marilla, aren’t you scared of these high–flying rides?” Aaron handed

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strawberry–flavored ice cream, his eyes warm

up high, the feeling of flying. It makes me

ice cream, her face lighting up

bittersweet ache filled Aaron, his

dared to dream of such simple pleasures in her twenty–two years of life.

were clipped, and she was caged in a gilded

illness, or to spare her

breath grew heavy, his hand instinctively reaching out to

her soft

flinched, instinctively shrinking

But now, even the touch of Aaron, whom she deeply trusted, brought a wave of panic and discomfort that flickered across her eyes.

managing

was still not ready to accept the growing

affection.

long time. Or

happen.

was running short, they headed toward the dolphin arena to

catch the show.

the entrance, whispers

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crowd,

isn’t that girl the one from the Abernathy family, the one with

look like Marilla! Much prettier in person than

the use of being pretty if

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

as she clutched her stuffed bear, her eyes wide and

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

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

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

“Okay.”

her wishes, Aaron quickly guided her away from the dolphin

arena.

began to relax, but

let’s go

spoke, “I’ve had

what they say.”

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“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. That’s the

Marilla looked up, her doe eyes shining

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

her head, feeling inferior. “But I’m

than you think.”

step you’ve taken, every choice you’ve

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

then, the amusement park’s mascot parade came to

balloons in tow. They stood side by side in front of Marilla, their

and the pink bunny mascots, who seemed as stiff as if it were their first day on the job. They were so

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almost felt embarrassed for them.

eyes curving like crescent moons as she reached

mascot dog seemed frozen in place, but the pink bunny quickly sprang into action, twirling around

Marilla said, her smile making her pale face

hopped around enthusiastically, gesturing with both hands