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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cream, his eyes

love being up high, the feeling

face lighting up with satisfaction,

Aaron, his heart

everything, had never dared to dream of

wings were clipped, and she was

because of her illness, or to spare her

breath grew heavy, his hand instinctively reaching

her soft

instinctively

of Aaron, whom she deeply trusted, brought a wave of panic and

quickly withdrew, managing

accept

affection.

very long time. Or maybe, it

happen.

was running short, they headed toward the dolphin arena to

catch the show.

the entrance,

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crowd,

that girl the one from the Abernathy family, the one with

like Marilla! Much prettier in person

of being pretty if she has some mental issues?”

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

heart pounding as she clutched

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

Marilla. I’m here,” he

“Aaron, I don’t want to watch

“Okay.”

quickly guided her away

arena.

and the stares, Marilla’s pale face began to

go

she spoke, “I’ve had

what

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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

up, her doe eyes shining with

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

inferior. “But I’m not as

braver than you think.”

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

heart, dispersing the clouds that had

amusement park’s mascot parade came to life.

They stood side by side in front

eyed the chubby dog and the pink bunny mascots, who seemed as stiff as if it were their first day on the job.

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felt embarrassed for

asked, her eyes curving like crescent moons as she

the pink bunny quickly sprang into action, twirling around and

her pale face

with both hands to take