Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO novel Chapter 145

Catrin felt as if someone had drained all her strength from her soul. She staggered, her knees nearly giving away beneath her. Just as she was about to stumble, Idris held her up, steadying her.

"Catrin, are you alright?" he asked, his voice laced with concern.

And Catrin looked up at him, searching his eyes as if hoping to find some comfort. "Idris, how can I be fine? Did you hear how she is speaking to me? As if I am not her mother but some enemy. How can she talk to me like this?" _{fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm}

Idris felt her being wronged and looked up at Arwen, ready to take a stance in her defense. But before he could say a word, Arwen spoke, her gaze distant, as though she were recalling a memory that had nothing to do with the immediate conflict.

"Dad, do you know that whenever I was wronged, Gianna would always ask me why I didn’t go and talk to you? Why have I always tried to handle things on my own?" Arwen said, a hint of sadness curling at her lips. "Gianna would complain or ask for anything by going to her father, and he would always take care of it. Over time, she came to believe all fathers were like that. And even though I knew that’s not the reality, I never tried to correct her."

She paused, then shrugged lightly. "I never told her that she was to have that kind of Dad. Because not all dads are the same. Some, like you, are so deeply indebted that, no matter what happens, they can’t take a stand and protect their daughter, I let her think I was weak for handling everything alone, but I never burst her bubble by explaining that even if I came to you with my troubles, nothing would change. You won’t ever be able to take a stance for me in front of Mom. Nor will you be able to free me from my relationship with Ryan. And you just prove me right all again."

Idris felt a deep pang in his chest as Arwen’s words sank in, His face went pale, and his arms holding Catrin loosened as he absorbed the weight of her disappointment. He tried to hold her gaze, but Arwen’s honesty left him struggling for words.

Arwen never complained, and over time, he began to think himself to be the best father. But only now did he realize how much he had disappointed her daughter. "Arwen…" he began, his voice thick with guilt. He searched for her face, hoping to see a trace of forgiveness or understanding. "I didn’t realize I …" he started with a murmur but in the end couldn’t complete his words.

Catrin turned to him, shocked, not expecting him to waver. "Arwen, how could you hurt your father like this? He has loved you so much. Did you forget it all?"

Arwen turned to her mother and shook her head. "I didn’t forget anything, Mom. But over time, I think you both have forgotten that I am not a lifeless doll who couldn’t feel anything. I am a human too and I also do feel hurt. You never realized it until today I made you see the mirror."

"Arwen!" Catrin snapped, her voice trembling as she struggled to keep her composure. "Apologize to us now. You are our daughter and you can’t talk to us like this."

"I was just stating how I felt, Mom. How did I say it wrong? Why do you want me to apologize?"