Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO novel Chapter 505

The news of the Quinns adopting a new heiress soon hit all the channels.

People were buzzing with speculation, whispering theories, piecing together the bits that had slipped past Brenda's tight suppression of last night's events.

Though she had successfully prevented the explicit details from spreading, fragments of it still made their way out —just enough to fuel the gossip and raise questions.

"Madam," Margaret began with a worried frown. "This is going to affect Arwen. What should we do now?"

Brenda's expression was also grim. She knew her daughter was a stubborn one —not easily listens to anyone and forces everyone to accept her wishes and rules … but this … this was straight outrageous.

Does she yet not realize what she has done?

If she didn't, there was nothing she says or does will make her see it.

"She is still trying to force Arwen," Brenda said, understanding her daughter's move way too easily. "She thinks that she can force her. It's laughable, you know. She is forcing her daughter using the bond that she never built with her. She thinks it will work. But it won't take her long to realize that nothing would bring her back what she had already lost."

Margaret's frown deepened. "But Madam, I am not worried about Ms. Catrin realizing it, I am worried about Ms. Arwen. This news will definitely make her upset," she paused and then added again. "Although she has severed her ties, yet all her childhood she has craved for her mother. It would be easy for her to ignore it."

Of course …

Brenda knew this. All her life, she tried her best to fill the emptiness in Arwen, but the void of a mother in a child's life cannot be easily substituted.

"Margaret, Arwen is fated to experience this pain. No matter what we do, we can't help her. She will learn and understand how to deal with it herself. But since now she is no longer alone, she would be fine."

She believed Aiden. With him around, Arwen won't suffer much.

She has seen him last night. The way he put her above everyone, above himself, was enough to tell what future he promises.

***

Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, Catrin scrolled through the news on her tablet, looking satisfied with how everything had turned out.

Although this sudden announcement was abrupt, she had no regrets regarding it. She just wants Arwen to realize what she was about to lose.

How dare she walk out pretending like she doesn't fear the consequences at all?

She will make her realize that severing relationships was not an easy feat. It comes with the fear of losing something forever.

"Boost this announcement," she instructed her secretary. "I want everyone to be talking and discussing this."

The secretary nodded and opened her mouth to speak —but before she could say a word, the office door swung open, interrupting.

Emily stepped inside, her expression soft yet hesitant. "Mom."

Catrin's face darkened at once, her brows pulling together. The tone —was sweet —anyone would have liked it. But Catrin?

She felt sick listening to it. It twisted her stomach.

"How many times have I told you not to call me that unless it's necessary?" she snapped. Her voice cutting through the room like a knife. "Do I have to keep reminding it to you?"

Emily flinched. Her eyes flicked towards the secretary, a flicker of shame passing through her expression. But she withheld it inside, letting her finger curl into fists. "But Mom, we are not alone. I thought —"

Catrin glared at her. She blamed Arwen in her heart. If only Arwen hadn't acted rebelliously, she wouldn't be forced to do all this. _{frёeweɓηovel.coɱ}