Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO novel Chapter 16

Chapter 16: Can I not marry Ryan?

Arwen's days with Gianna passed peacefully. The only drawback was that during the period, she had to endure Gianna constantly talking about her old and handsome uncle.

"Wennie, the breakfast is ready. Come and have it." Gianna called, setting down the last dish she had ordered.

Arwen heard her and slowly made her way out of the room with her crutches. "You ordered it from outside again? Anna, I would have asked my butler to bring something. The chef at my place isn't bad. I have grown up on their dishes, and they are my favorites."

"I know but we can't wait for your butler, right?" Gianna reasoned, reminding her of the distance between her place and the Quinn estate. "Besides, the place where I order food is not bad. They prepare it nicely and with care. Living alone, I have grown used to their taste. And it's healthy."

Arwen pursed her lips at her as she pulled the chair to settle herself. "Cooking isn't tough. You should take some time to learn it."

"Like you did for Ryan?" Gianna never held back. She loved Arwen to her core, but she always made a point to remind her that Ryan wasn't worth it. She wished her dear friend would understand that and leave Ryan-the-jerk-Foster for good. "Sorry, boss. Not happening. The man I end up with will cook for me. I am not settling for anything less."

Arwen didn't respond. She nibbled on the sandwich, keeping a smile on her face.

Gianna sighed as she looked at her. "What? You don't have courage to admit he is not worth all that you do for him? Wennie, you know this in your heart, but you always force yourself to believe otherwise."

"Anna, let's not discuss that now."

Gianna shook her head. "I can't ignore it. The date is getting closer, and you are still not cancelling it. Don't tell me, on 29th, you are actually going to the Civil Affairs Bureau with him?"

Arwen looked up at her and nodded, showing no sign of disapproval. "The date has been set for the long time. I have to go with him and get the procedures done. There is no other option."

"There is, Arwen. You are just too scared to choose it.," Gianna said, but her words failed to provoke Arwen to reconsider. "Can't you see, Arwen? It's been days since your accident and over a week since you left the hospital, yet he hasn't come to see you or even called to ask how you are doing. Does he even deserve to be your fiancé?"

"Anna, I know you are concerned for me, but nothing you say now will change anything. The date has been decided by our families, and I can't back away and hurt my parents," Arwen said, her gaze revealing the hints of anger and disappointment.

Gianna looked at her, waiting to suggest, but Arwen raised her hand to stop her. "Let's not discuss this. Please." Though Gianna was reluctant, she agreed.

"How is my treasure doing?" Idris Quinn asked cheerfully. He hadn't had the time to call his daughter in the recent days, and he missed her terribly. _{fɾēewebnσveℓ.com}