Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO novel Chapter 169

"When it comes to Arwen, no amount of training can suffice, Jason," Aiden sighed. "But it’s not the restraint to keep the past under wraps that’s concerning me at the moment. It’s the danger lurking around the corner that’s keeping me on the edge."

Jason frowned, understanding what Aiden meant. "You are more than capable of protecting her."

"How do I protect her from something I can’t even see?" Aiden’s voice carried a mix of anger and helplessness. "I want to cage her so I can keep her safe, but at the same time, I won’t let anyone harm her freedom —not even myself. So how do I protect her? I know someone did this to her, yet I still haven’t figured out who it is, then how can I call myself capable?"

Aiden stood up and turned to walk towards the window, his restlessness evident in the tension in his movements. "If it had been something else, I would dare to stake it all to prove my capability. But Arwen is not someone I can gamble with — not even when I am confident I would win every battle."

Jason stood up, walking to him. Placing a hand on his shoulders, he slowly said, his tone measured and comforting. "You should feel confident because you have won her all over again. Not everyone gets second chances in love, yet you made her fall for you again. Isn’t that enough motivation to feel capable?"

"She has yet to fall for me," Aiden murmured, his gaze fixed on the horizon. Although he could see her affection growing, he was also aware she hadn’t fallen for him yet.

Jason chuckled softly, trying to ease the heavy atmosphere. Stepping forward to face Aiden, he smiled. "I would have to disagree on that. From where I stand, things look different. To me, it seems like she never stopped loving you. Her mind might have lost the memory of you, but her heart never let you go. It is just a matter of time before she realizes the feelings she has buried deep inside her. When that day comes, you won’t dwell on what you have lost, but will instead look forward to everything that future holds."

Even Aiden anticipates such a future. But it seems the way to reach that future won’t be easy. But then again, it’s not the difficulty to the reach the destination that deters him, it’s Arwen.

"I won’t let anyone hurt her again," Aiden promised, more to himself, his voice dropping to a dangerous whisper.

Jason smiled and nodded, "I know you won’t. And I will be with you every step of the way. But right now, the best way to protect her is to stay calm and ensure she doesn’t feel any additional stress. She needs stability, Aiden —from you more than anyone."

Aiden nodded.

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Meanwhile, back at Quin Villa, Catrin walked into the living hall, all dressed up to leave. "Where is Mr. Carl?" she asked the first maid, she spotted around.

The maid bowed her head and then slowly said, "Mr. Carl has gone to instruct the gardeners about the changes you asked to make. Should I call him, Madam?"

Catrin nodded. "Yes, go and ask him here soon."

The maid bowed and left immediately. And soon after a few minutes, the butler walked in followed by the maid.

"Madam, you asked me?"