Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO novel Chapter 249

This was not the first time that Arwen had felt like that. Aiden’s warm and caring gestures always made her feel safe and comfortable, to the point where it felt as though they had known each other forever.

Otherwise, why would a man whom you met just months ago treat her as if the world owes her an eternity, and he was simply helping to pay the debt?

"You care for me more than anyone ever has," she said softly, her voice filled with uncertainty as she tried to make sense of her feelings. She didn’t want him to misunderstand her. "Not just once, but every day. Why?"

Aiden stared into her eyes, his expression unreadable. But he could tell that she could feel the weight of unspoken truths. He could read the desperation behind her curiosity —desperation to find the missing piece of the puzzle.

Even though she had forgotten their past, the connection between them had never truly disappeared. Time and separation might have drowned them in different lives, but the essence of their bond had stubbornly endured, etched into the deepest corners of their hearts.

He knew she wanted the truth —she craved it. And she deserved it as well. But the truth was the one thing he couldn’t give her, not yet. It wasn’t because he was scared of her abandoning him again, rather he was scared of losing her to someone else’s cruel ploy. He had lost her once ten years ago, but this time, he wouldn’t lose her even if he had to lose his all.

Putting a warm smile over his lips, he let his thumb trace soft circles on her, eliciting the warmth he held for her in his heart. "Because you are my woman," he said, his voice steady yet filled with a quiet intensity. "Caring for you is what I should do."

Arwen blinked, startled by the simplicity of his words. She wanted to argue, to tell him there had to be more to it, but the way he looked at her —satisfied and content —made it hard to doubt him. The honesty in his eyes and the gentleness of his touch were enough to quiet her doubts, if only for a moment.

"I never knew being your woman was enough," she murmured, her tone carrying a hint of dissatisfaction that she didn’t mind hiding. "So, as long as a woman is your woman, you will care for her to the moon and back?"

Aiden lips tugged into a smirk, amusement glinting in his eyes as he shook his head, refusing her drawn theory.

Arwen narrowed her gaze, crossing her arms. "You still want to deny it?" she grumbled. "Fine, I give you one more chance. Explain yourself."

He watched her and his smirk grew into a full smile. Just when she would have lost her patience, he leaned closer, his voice dropping to a tender whisper."As long as it’s you, Moon, I will care for you to the moon and back." Their proximity was so close that even the air had to seek permission before passing through.

When Arwen heard him say that and glanced into his eyes, her breath hitched. Their closeness didn’t help, instead, it only amplified the effect. She opened her mouth to respond, but no words came.

As if understanding her trouble, Aiden didn’t tease her anymore. He intertwined their fingers slowly, making her lean against his chest. "If fine, don’t trouble yourself more to find an answer now. I am not running anywhere. Take your time and find a befitting reply at your own pace. I will wait" he said gently, kissing her hair.