Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO novel Chapter 222

Inside, in the living area, Aiden took a seat along with Arwen and the old lady. The room was elegantly decorated, exuding a warm and elegant ambience that spoke volumes about Brenda’s refined taste.

Margaret, who had followed them in tow, smiled warmly. "The dinner will be served in a while," she said, addressing the group. "But before that, would you like to have something?"

As she asked, her eyes lingered on Aiden. He returned her smile with a courteous nod. "That won’t be required, Aunt Margaret. I am perfectly fine."

Margaret nodded approvingly before stepping away, leaving the three alone. Brenda, who had been observing quietly, decided to interject.

"You seem eager, again?" she remarked, her sharp gaze resting on Aiden, the faintest hint of challenge in her tone.

Arwen who felt Aiden was being cornered was about to speak for him when Aiden’s voice came, steady yet carrying an undeniable undertone of authority. "Eager?" His expression was as composed as ever, while his posture was relaxed but confident. "Why should I need to prove the eagerness for a relationship that’s already cemented?" _{frёeωebɳovel.com}

His gaze shifted to Arwen, softening as it met hers. "Arwen is my wife. Not by chance, but by choice —mine and hers. That fact is not something I feel the need to defend or validate to anyone. Respect for her and this bond is what guides me, not eagerness."

Brenda raised a brow, her lips curving slightly in amusement, though she masked her reaction with feigned indifference. "Respect for her and the bond you share, you say?" she asked, her tone sharp as her eyes narrowed, scrutinizing him for any sign of pretense.

But Aiden didn’t flinch under her gaze. His confidence remained unwavering. "I don’t find any basis to doubt it," he replied firmly

"But I see plenty of reasons to," Brenda countered, leaning back with an unmistakable air of challenge. "Or, if what you say is true and you truly respect my granddaughter and the bond you two share, then why hasn’t there been a proper wedding to prove it?"

Aiden paused at that. He never wanted to give any less to Arwen, but he knew in this one thing he had failed deeply. Their wedding was still pending.

"You keeping your relationship with her to be secret, do you harbor any plans against her?" Brenda added again and Arwen spoke, not able to take it keep shut anymore.

"Granna," she began. "You can’t blame him for it. He never kept our relationship a secret. On his side, he always made sure that people knew my identity."

Arwen would never let him take that blame. She still remembers that soon after they got married, he introduced her to all the people around him who were relevant. Be it at his company or among his friends —he made sure that everyone knew my identity as his wife."

"Really?" Brenda asked. "If he made sure that everyone knows your identity then how come there are still people thinking that you married an old man?"