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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his eyes warm with

high, the feeling of

her face lighting up with satisfaction, “It’s so sweet, thanks, Aaron.”

his heart going

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

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

it because of her illness, or to spare her family

his hand instinctively reaching out

soft hair.

flinched, instinctively shrinking

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.

quickly withdrew, managing

to accept the

affection.

take a very long time. Or maybe, it would

happen.

running short, they headed toward the

catch the show.

reached the entrance, whispers spread through

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crowd,

Abernathy family, the one with the mental

like Marilla! Much prettier in

if she

And who’s that handsome guy with her? Her

her heart pounding as she clutched her stuffed bear, her eyes wide

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

here,” he said, his voice low

want to watch

“Okay.”

wishes, Aaron quickly guided her away

arena.

and the stares, Marilla’s pale face began to relax, but her mood

go back.”

trembled as she spoke, “I’ve had enough. I’m satisfied,

mind what

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

looked up, her doe eyes

hoot. In her own words, she wanted to stick it to

inferior. “But I’m not as

braver than you think.”

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

and powerful words warmed Marilla’s heart, dispersing the

park’s mascot

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

chubby dog and the pink bunny mascots, who seemed as stiff as if it were

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Aaron almost felt embarrassed for them.

Marilla asked, her eyes curving

quickly sprang into action, twirling around and handing a balloon to

making her pale face glow with a rosy

gesturing with