Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO-Chapter 522: She feared the ‘what if’.

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.

"Well, you should agree with Jacob on this. For now, it would be better if you don't move recklessly, or you will worsen it. Stay fixed at least for half a day, and then you can decide to leave." He then paused and shared a glance with Arwen and offered. "I haven't had my breakfast yet. How about we have one together since we all have gathered here?"

Arwen had nothing on her schedule, so she nodded and agreed. But to confirm it, she turned to look at Gianna, only to find her hesitant.

"Anna, we can leave after breakfast?" she asked, and Gianna was about to shake her head and refuse.

However, Jason intercepted her, saying, "You can rest assured. We don't have the habit of snitching on others. Aiden probably won't even know what happened here until you, yourself, tell him about it."

Gianna didn't want to believe, but seeing Arwen so comfortable around the two, she thought believing them wouldn't be a bad idea.

So, giving it a thought, she nodded to Arwen. "Fine, let's have dinner, and we will leave after that." Her gaze shifted to look at Jacob once, and she said, "You have helped my friend once. Given that, I won't pursue out matter further. But know that you were one of the reasons why I ended up like this. If not, I would have been fine."

Jacob didn't say more. He simply stood and turned to look at Jason, saying, "Haven't you just come here to have breakfast? Tell me exactly for how many ages you haven't had anything?"

Jason hadn't expected that jab. His expression twisted as he pointed a finger at him and asked, "Aye, you didn't specify why I have to come here when you called me. But I did specify what I wanted to have after coming here. Why are you condemning me now? Can you two not once care for me? I am your friend … best friend. Learn a small ways to strengthen the emotions between us. Don't just remain heartless."

Jacob didn't give any reaction to his words. Simply, looking at him, he said, "Come and tell me what you want to have in your feast. Otherwise, leave it." With that, he strutted out.

Jason opened his mouth to speak, but before he could, Jacob was already walking out.

He quickly turned to Arwen and said, "Text me what you two would like to have. He promised to pay, and we have to make sure he pays handsomely." He then winked at Gianna purposely, adding, "This is your chance. If you know you know."

With that, he didn't stay for long and quickly went to follow Jason.

Arwen watched them and laughed. This wasn't new. She has seen their antics even the last time they met for dinner. So, she was not a surprise.

Taking her phone, she turned to Gianna and asked, "What would you like to have?"

But instead of responding to her, Gianna asked intrigued, "You are quite comfortable and close around them?"

Knowing Arwen, she knew —even though Arwen was kind, she wasn't one to get comfortable around everyone. Her guards would remain subtle so that people wouldn't notice.

However, in front of the two, Arwen stood unguarded as if she trusted them just as she trusted her.

Arwen smiled and nodded without hesitation. "Of course. They are family to Aiden which means they are family to me. That with family we ought to stay comfortable, isn't it?"

Gianna understood her reason and nodded. Anyway, since Arwen trusted them, she would as well.

They just don't go and snitch on her.

She tried to believe what Jason said, but still somewhere, she feared the 'what if' …

What if Mr. Best Lawyer decided to take revenge?

After all, she did give him every reason to come after her.