"Aiden Grant, you're such a bastard! You act like this because you know I love you, don't you?" Lily Shaw said, her eyes reddening uncontrollably. The grievances she had kept inside were finally spoken in front of the person who had caused her pain.
These words were hidden deep in her heart, words she had planned to keep buried forever, never to be uttered.
But the warmth of the man's embrace made her lower her guard for a moment.
Aiden Grant listened to the sharp words piercing his heart, his tall and strong body trembling uncontrollably. The arms holding Lily Shaw trembled slightly as well.
He found himself unable to speak, unsure of what to say or do, knowing only to hold his wife more tightly. It was because he knew his wife was so independent and resolute that he was so terrified when she left without a word.
