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 eyes

love being up high, the feeling

the ice cream, her face lighting up with satisfaction, “It’s so sweet, thanks,

Aaron, his heart going out to her.

had never dared to dream of such simple pleasures in her twenty–two years of life.

yet her wings were clipped, and she was caged in a gilded prison.

because of her illness, or to spare her family

his hand instinctively reaching

her soft hair.

flinched, instinctively shrinking

gestures had been common between her and Jareth. But now, even the touch of Aaron, whom she deeply trusted, brought a wave of panic and

managing

ready to accept

affection.

very long time. Or

happen.

short, they headed

catch the show.

entrance, whispers spread through the

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crowd,

from the Abernathy family, the one

look like Marilla! Much prettier in person than in those photos!”

of being pretty if she has

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

murmurs reached Marilla’s ears, her heart pounding as she clutched her stuffed bear, her eyes

was enveloped in a warm, strong embrace,

I’m here,” he said, his

mind went blank, “Aaron, I don’t want to

“Okay.”

guided her away from the

arena.

pale face began to relax, but her mood was

go

spoke, “I’ve had enough. I’m satisfied, really happy.”

don’t mind what they say.”

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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

her doe

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 her, was the sweetest

hung her head, feeling inferior. “But

braver than you

with weight, “Every step you’ve taken, every choice you’ve made, others wouldn’t dare. You’re much braver than

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

amusement park’s mascot parade came to life.

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

as if it were

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Aaron almost felt embarrassed for

balloon, please?” Marilla asked, her eyes curving like crescent moons as she

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

Marilla said, her smile making her pale face glow with a rosy

around enthusiastically, gesturing with both