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

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

the ice cream, her face lighting up

bittersweet ache filled Aaron, his heart going

who seemed to have everything, had never dared to dream

wings were clipped, and

of her illness, or to spare her

grew heavy, his hand instinctively

her soft hair.

instinctively shrinking away.

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

quickly withdrew, managing a bitter

to accept

affection.

long time. Or maybe,

happen.

was running short, they headed

catch the show.

the entrance, whispers

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crowd,

the Abernathy family, the one with the mental

like Marilla! Much prettier in person than in those

of being pretty if she has some

who’s that handsome guy with her?

heart pounding as she clutched

warm, strong embrace, Aaron’s arms shielding

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

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

“Okay.”

her wishes, Aaron quickly guided

arena.

face began to relax, but her

go back.”

“I’ve

mind what

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dislike you,

doe

Evadne. She’s 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

hung her head, feeling inferior. “But I’m not as

braver than

weight, “Every step you’ve taken, every choice you’ve

dispersing the clouds that had gathered

amusement park’s mascot parade came to

a pink bunny, approached them, balloons in tow. They stood side by side in front of Marilla, their goofy antics coaxing a smile onto

who seemed as stiff as if it were

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felt embarrassed for

I have a balloon, please?” Marilla asked, her eyes curving like crescent

in place, but the pink bunny quickly

Marilla said, her smile making her pale

around enthusiastically, gesturing with both hands to take