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

being up high, the feeling of flying. It makes me feel unbounded

cream, her face lighting up with satisfaction, “It’s so

his

everything, had never dared to dream of such simple pleasures in her

clipped, and she was caged in a

it because of her illness, or to spare

grew heavy, his hand instinctively reaching out

her soft hair.

flinched, instinctively

But now, even the touch of Aaron, whom she deeply trusted, brought a wave of panic and discomfort that flickered

quickly withdrew, managing

still not ready to accept the growing

affection.

a very long

happen.

they headed toward

catch the show.

they reached the entrance,

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crowd,

Abernathy family, the one

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

use of being pretty if she has some

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

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

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

I’m here,” he said, his voice low and comforting.

blank, “Aaron, I don’t want to watch

“Okay.”

Aaron quickly guided her away from

arena.

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

go

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

what they

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before her, looking up earnestly, “Always remember, 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 must live

her doe eyes shining with new light.

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,

head, feeling inferior. “But I’m not as brave as

than

choice you’ve made,

Marilla’s heart, dispersing the

then, the amusement park’s mascot parade came

side by side in front of Marilla, their goofy antics coaxing a

who seemed as stiff as if it were their

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felt

her eyes curving like crescent moons

place, but the pink bunny quickly sprang into action, twirling around and handing

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

hopped around enthusiastically, gesturing with both hands to