Hesitation

The atmosphere was thick with tension, making Olivia want to flee the situation. But Aaron held her wrist firmly, preventing her from moving, as if saying: I'm here, and you'll be alright.

Aaron never expected Margaux and her family to be present. This made him waver for a moment... just a moment... because for Aaron, nothing would be harder than explaining all this to Nick.

"Aaron?" Margaux sneered at Olivia. "You poor wretch, you're only here to discuss the dress—"

"Margaux, shut up!" Aaron's eyes blazed with anger. He wanted to retaliate for how Margaux treated Olivia earlier, but he had bigger issues to address now.

"Aaron, what are you doing?" Mr. Chen asked sharply, observing Olivia, who looked panicked as if Aaron had dragged her into a battlefield.