Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO novel Chapter 224

Brenda observed him carefully, noting the shift in his expression. She knew she had unknowingly touched a nerve —either vulnerability or a deep wound from his past that had never healed.

She didn’t mean to scrape the wounds of his past. As long as he treated Arwen with the love and care she craved, Brenda had no interest in dwelling on his past. "I see," she said softly, deciding not to press further. "Your mother must be a strong woman. She raised you well."

Aiden didn’t respond, his gaze seemed distant as though avoiding talking more about the topic. And to save the situation, Arwen appeared right on time.

"The dinner is ready," Arwen announced, only to halt abruptly. The tension in the air was evident. Her eyes flickered between her grandmother and Aiden, before settling on Aiden finally. "What happened? Is everything fine?"

Aiden glanced up at her, before giving her an assuring look. "Everything is good."

But for some reason, Arwen wasn’t convinced. Her eyes narrowed as she studied him before turning to her grandmother, as if prepared to demand an explanation.

However before she could say a word, Brenda raised a hand in mock surrender, a sly smile on her lips. "Before you accuse me, let me clarify —I didn’t bully your husband."

Arwen crossed her arms, unconvinced. She knew her grandmother didn’t mean any harm, but Aiden wouldn’t look like this either in his usual demeanor. Something must have been there to make him react like that.

"We were merely talking when you walked in," Brenda continued, her tone almost playful. "If you don’t believe me, ask him right here and now. I dare him to say otherwise."

Arwen turned back to Aiden, her expression serious as if truly ready to confirm with him.

Seeing her like that, Brenda sighed dramatically, pointing an accusatory finger at her. "You —do you really think I would bully him the moment you left the room? Is that how you perceive me?" _{freewёbn૦νeɭ.com}

"You have been testing him since he appeared with me," Arwen shot back with a shrug. "What else am I supposed to believe after witnessing all that?"

Brenda opened her mouth, ready to defend, but no words came. For once, she was at a loss. Her gaze darted to look at Aiden but he was already up, walking to Arwen’s side.

Before Arwen could say or react, his arms wrapped around her and he leaned down to press his lips against her, softly as if trying to calm something that was stirred inside him. It wasn’t a kiss of passion, but a touch of assurance.

Though flustered, Arwen didn’t push him. She let his kiss linger for a second as she pressed her hand upon his heart, feeling the rhythm of his heartbeat, faint and subtle. As she knew it was as she had thought something did stir him from inside.

"Don’t worry," Aiden reassured again. "I am fine. Granna didn’t bully me. She just asked me a few things as an elder and I didn’t mind."

Arwen stared at him, as if studying his eyes. "Are you sure?" she asked.