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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ice cream, his

high, the feeling of

her face lighting up with

ache filled Aaron, his heart

have everything, had never dared to dream of such simple pleasures

were clipped, and

illness, or to spare her

hand instinctively reaching out

soft

instinctively

Aaron, whom she deeply trusted, brought

quickly withdrew, managing

accept the growing warmth of another’s

affection.

take a very long time. Or maybe, it would never

happen.

short, they headed toward the dolphin arena to

catch the show.

they reached the entrance,

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crowd,

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

Marilla! Much prettier

pretty if she has

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

heart pounding as she clutched her stuffed bear,

a warm, strong embrace, Aaron’s arms shielding her

he said, his

“Aaron, I don’t want to

“Okay.”

guided her away from the dolphin

arena.

began to relax, but her

let’s go

she spoke, “I’ve had enough. I’m

what

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there will always be those who dislike you, who laugh at you. What you need to do is walk tall in the sunlight. The

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 snarl and grimace,

inferior. “But I’m not as

you’re braver than you

choice you’ve made, others wouldn’t dare. You’re much braver than you or anyone else gives you credit

powerful words warmed Marilla’s heart, dispersing the

park’s mascot parade

and a pink bunny, approached them, balloons in tow. They stood side by side in front of

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

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Aaron almost felt

eyes curving like crescent moons as she reached out.

quickly sprang into action, twirling

said, her smile making her pale face

gesturing with both hands