Scarlet_Shine

She gave up her dream of shining on the ballerina stage —for him.
 
She sacrificed her self-respect —for him. 

She forgot her true identity —for him. 

But even after all that, she couldn’t compare to the woman who held Ryan’s heart.

Arwen Quinn, heiress of prestigious Quinn family, realized too late that no matter what she did, she would never win Ryan’s love. The future that awaited her was a life trapped in endless misery of a loveless marriage. 

So, decisively, she ends their relationship and walks away. What she didn’t expect was that in breaking free from Ryan, she had opened the door for Aiden to enter her life — a chance that he had been waiting for. 

Aiden Winslow, an enigmatic CEO isn’t just mysterious —he is determined, and won’t allow to take Arwen away from him again.
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Aiden narrowed his eyes, “Are you sure about this?” 

“If I wasn’t sure, I wouldn’t have asked,” Arwen replied coolly. “Stop dawdling. If you’re unwilling, I’ll find someone else who can get the marriage certificates today.”

His expression darkened as he pulled her close. “Once offered to me, it’s mine alone.”

Unfazed, Arwen asked, “So, do you accept? If yes, we’ll get the certificates now.”

“On one condition,” he said. “I don’t do contract marriages. The woman I marry will be the woman I share my bed with. If you agree, then we’ll—”

“Not a problem. Let’s go,” Arwen said without letting him finish, pulling him into the Civil Marriage Bureau.

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

"Granna, Mom I was all alone at home. Can I stay with you?" Although words came soft and pitiful, the little girl stared at Brenda with the confidence that often accompanies pride, as if even in a pitiful state she couldn't let anyone pity her. "I have already completed my homework. I won't disturb you rather I would learn from you."

Brenda quirked her brows at those last words as she couldn't help but ask, her words full of amusement. "You want to learn from me?"

The little girl nodded without any reservation. "Of course, if Arwen tags along Granna, she would see her business and when she sees her do business, she will definitely learn it well."

The logic was feasible, but it still brought a chuckle out of Brenda because no matter how logical those reasons seemed, coming out from the mouth of a four-year-old, it still felt fun.

When the little girl saw her grandmother laughing, she pouted and asked, "Why are you laughing, Granna? I am being serious."

There remain no regrets when the time comes.