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

high, the feeling of

up

bittersweet ache filled Aaron, his

seemed to have everything, had never dared to dream of

to soar, yet her wings were clipped, and she was

her illness, or to spare her

grew heavy, his hand instinctively

soft hair.

flinched, instinctively

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 flickered across her eyes.

managing

ready to accept the

affection.

a very long time. Or maybe, it would

happen.

headed toward the dolphin arena to

catch the show.

the entrance, whispers

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crowd,

Abernathy family, the one with the

Much prettier

if she

me. And who’s that handsome guy with her? Her boyfriend? Lucky her!”

she clutched her stuffed bear, her eyes wide and helpless.

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

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

want to watch the show anymore, let’s leave.”

“Okay.”

guided her away from the

arena.

Marilla’s pale face began to relax, but her mood was nowhere near as

let’s go back.”

long lashes trembled as she spoke, “I’ve had

what they say.”

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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.

doe eyes shining

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 her, was the sweetest revenge there

head, feeling inferior. “But I’m not

than you

taken, every choice you’ve made, others wouldn’t dare.

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

the amusement park’s mascot

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

who seemed as stiff as if it were their first day on the job. They

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Aaron almost felt embarrassed

eyes curving like crescent

the pink bunny quickly sprang into action, twirling around

her smile making her pale face

enthusiastically, gesturing with both