Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO novel Chapter 234

Meanwhile, on the other side, Ryan was sitting in Catrin’s cabin, his posture stiff as he waited for her to arrive. He had been informed that she was in a meeting, but the waiting stretched his patience thin.

"How long is it going to take more?" Ryan asked, his voice carrying a subtle impatience as he glanced at the assistant who stood nearby.

The assistant checked her watch and then politely replied, "The meeting should be ending soon, Mr. Foster. Probably five minutes more and Ma’am would be here anytime soon."

Ryan nodded curtly and checked on his own watch, the ticking seconds only adding to his restlessness. The assistant noticed his irritation and offered, "Mr. Foster, since there is still some time, would you like me to bring you some snacks or another cup of coffee while you wait?"

"No need," Ryan replied sharply, his tone edged with finality. "I am fine. If you have other matters to attend to, feel free to leave. I would appreciate some privacy."

The assistant hesitated for a moment, but knowing the identity of the man sitting in front of her, she nodded eventually. "Alright, Mr. Foster. I will be outside the cabin. Let me know if you need anything."

With that, she turned and left, leaving Ryan alone in the room.

A few minutes later, the door opened again, and Catrin stepped inside, her stride purposeful and her gaze locking with Ryan’s immediately. "Did I make you wait for long?" she asked, her tone devoid of any apology.

Ryan looked up at her, shaking his head. "It’s fine since you already mentioned about your meeting."

Catrin nodded, her expression cool as she turned to address the assistant standing behind her. "I will be busy for a while. Don’t disturb us."

The assistant bowed slightly in acknowledgement and gently closed the door, leaving the two of them alone.

Once the door was closed, Catrin walked over to the sofa in the cabin and sat across from Ryan, her movements deliberate. Her sharp, calculating eyes fixed on him as she spoke, "So, Ryan, tell me. What was so urgent that brought you here? As far as I remember, you always preferred to keep your distance. Even in the past, you only showed up when absolutely necessary —or when Beca threatened you with something."

Ryan had seen this coming, after all, that was the truth that he couldn’t deny. His jaws tightened slightly before he spoke. "It was my mistake, Aunt. I hope you don’t hold a grudge about it now."

Catrin’s lips twitched into a cold smile. "A grudge?" she repeated, her tone laced with irony. "And what exactly would change if I didn’t hold one, Ryan?"

"..." Ryan hesitated, not knowing how to respond. He wanted to admit that her forgiveness might give him some semblance of confidence, but his words stuck in his throat.

Ryan’s expression cracked. The confidence he had held all this while faltered. He had wronged Arwen and he has come to realize it now. But he feared that it was already too late. Yet holding hope, he was trying to make himself believe that there is never too late for anything. _{ƒrēewebnovel.com}