Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO novel Chapter 522

Arwen arched her brows at her words and then, smiling meaningfully, asked, "Will you?"

Gianna nodded almost immediately as if very sure about it. Already moving her legs to get out of the bed, she said, "Yes, I am not that unkind, and you know it. I will let it slide this time. Anyway, we are strangers, not some sworn enemies who would hold onto something this minor always"

As she said that, her gaze flicked toward Jacob with clear intent. She wanted him to let the matter drop here and now —before it reached her uncle's ears.

But Jacob met her eyes with a steady, unreadable expression, giving her no indication of agreement.

Her jaw clenched slightly, and she felt the urge to snap back at him, to throw a parting jab that would dent his composure. But she didn't have the advantage. Not here. Not now. Reluctantly, she decided to withdraw —quietly.

Jason, watching the silent exchange, was amused. The tension between the two was practically its own character. He hid a smirk behind his hand, clearly waiting for more sparks to fly.

"Wenna, let's leave," Gianna said again, more insistently this time. She was convinced that once she left this house, this whole episode would fade into the background.

What she failed to remember in her haste was that she wasn't in the condition to move as she pleased.

Her legs weren't in critical shape, but they were injured and still swollen.

The moment she tried to move, a sharp pain shot up her leg, making her gasp and freeze in place. Her expression twisted in discomfort.

Before Arwen or Jason could react, Jacob stepped forward with startling speed, pressing her legs gently back onto the bed.

"Careful!" he warned, his voice stern, and brows furrowed in concern. "Don't move without thinking. You will only make it worse."

His touch was firm but careful, his fingers already checking the pressure points around her injury.

And for the first time since they had met and Gianna didn't argue.

She didn't snap or roll her eyes or even glance away. She simply sat still, watching him work with quiet obedience as he moved his fingers gently over her legs, easing the pain with practised hands.

The room, which had been buzzing with heat moments before, suddenly fell into a calm silence.

Arwen watched the scene unfold, surprise flickering in her gaze. She had known Gianna for years, and she had never seen her this still —this subdued —in front of anyone.

Jason, too, looked mildly stunned. He tilted his head, his eyes bouncing between the two with new interest. "Huh," he muttered to himself. "That's a first."

Neither Gianna nor Jacob seemed to hear him, but Arwen did, soft but clear. her gaze snapping towards him to exchange a glance with Jacob, quiet yet meaningful.

Jacob finished inspecting the leg before he glanced up at her. "You need rest. So, better take it. I don't like seeing my efforts going to waste."

"You can't keep me," Gianna retorted, but her voice was no longer as sharp as before. It held the hint that assured the attitude of relenting if needed.

Jacob's frown deepened. "You want to test and see?"

Gianna tilted her chin up in challenge, but before she could give one, Jason interrupted from behind, coughing softly.

Jason opened his mouth to speak, but before he could, Jacob was already walking out. _{freёwebnoѵel.com}