Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO novel Chapter 22

Arwen felt so wrong to demand a marriage certificate from a stranger, but if not him, she would have looked for someone else. Either way, she would have ended up embarrassed.

Aiden visibly hid his smile, prompting Arwen confirm her words. "I am not joking. I just answered to you honestly. I want a marriage certificate today. If you are willing to get one with me –"

"Are you sure?" he suddenly interrupted her midway, his gaze turning sharper with scrutiny.

Arwen felt warning bells ringing in her ears. Her consciousness urged her to reconsider, but remembering the reasons behind her bold decision, she resolutely chose to ignore them.

"If I haven’t been sure, I wouldn’t have asked you," she replied without any hesitation, adding, "But it’s fine if you don’t agree. I need to get the certificates today, so I will look around. I am sure I will find someone who will agree."

Arwen understood that her request was too sudden. But given the situation, she had no choice but to try and see if someone could help. At worst, she would have to hire someone, offering some benefits. Although she had never tried, she had heard that some people were willing to enter into contract marriages.

With that thought, Arwen was ready to turn and walk away when suddenly she was pulled back by her arm. Before she could react to that pull, her body was already pressed against his. She heard a hard thump beneath her ear and immediately jerked herself away, looking at him, confused by his sudden action.

"Once offered to me, others lose their chance. It becomes mine." Aiden’s expressions were dark as he declared it outright. As he stared down into Arwen’s marble gray eyes, he tried to make sure she understood what she was getting herself into.

He didn’t want to scare her away, but at the same time, he couldn’t stop himself from preventing her from retreating.

Arwen didn’t understand his words at first. It was a bit complicated for her to make sense of. Her brows furrowed, and just as she was about to ask him to explain what he meant, she heard the call of the person who had been managing the queue of the couples and their appointments.

"Ms. Quinn, since your fiancé has arrived, you can go in next."

Arwen briefly glanced at him before returning her gaze to the man who was holding her. She wanted to ask him what he meant by his previous statement, but with the time running out, she had no choice but to forget about it for now.

"So, are you willing? If yes, then we will get the certificate now," she said, maintaining her calm as best as she could.