Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO novel Chapter 489

Ryan's heart thudded inside his chest when he saw Arwen walking his way.

He didn't know what had happened here before he arrived, but judging by the tense atmosphere and the way Arwen carried herself, it felt like she had been bullied by Catrin again —just like always.

He wanted to step in —to shield her, defend her.

But he halted when he heard Catrin mention Arwen to choose him again.

He knew being selfish was wrong … but if being selfish —just this once —could bring Arwen back into his life, then he was willing to be selfish.

Just this once …

He would never let Catrin treat Arwen like this again. Not after she chose him today.

With that thought, he waited …

And now, watching Arwen finally walk toward him, he was glad. She was finally coming back to him.

After today, he would never let her go again.

He would never make the same mistake twice.

'Yes, I would treat her the best,' he repeated in his heart, making a silent promise. And his heart beat a beat faster when he saw her gaze soften ever so slightly in his direction.

He didn't know how much he needed that —how much it relieved him.

Every time she looked at him with indifference, only he knew how much it hurt … how deeply it affected him.

Finally, that was going to change from today …

Everyone's attention followed Arwen's steps. She walked slowly, carrying the grace she has always been known for.

The entire situation looked like something out of a drama movie where the female lead had finally realized who the right man in her life was and was walking toward him with resolution.

But little did they know the reality of the sequence.

Yes, the female lead had chosen the right man in her life.

But he was not the one they all assumed to be …

Just when they thought she would stop in front of Ruan … she stepped slightly sideways, walking right past him —startling everyone.

"This —"

"What is happening?"

"Wasn't she walking toward Mr. Foster?"

"I thought so! She took the rings after Mrs. Quinn said that, and she was heading right to him. But …"

Whispers rippled across the hall.

Only Brenda stood still, her eyes calm. As if she had long suspected this outcome —and her guess had just hit the bullseye.

Meanwhile, Catrin, Idris and even Ryan were all left stunned, rooted in place by confusion.

Before anyone could say anything or ask, Arwen had walked some distance and come to stop … in front of someone.

Although the crowd couldn't see the man clearly from their angle, they noticed a subtle shift in Arwen's demeanor. She looked … at ease —like someone who had found her anchor.

They all watched her …

But Arwen remained unbothered. She wasn't ignoring anymore. It was just that their presence no longer affected her.

This was nothing new. It happened always. As long as Aiden stood in front of her, the rest others didn't matter.

"Can you hold it for me?" Arwen asked softly —but loud enough for everyone to hear her.

People strained to catch a glimpse. They could tell she was talking to someone tall, but her average height somehow blocked their view. The man remained partially hidden.