Ryan's heart thudded inside his chest when he saw Arwen walking his way.
He didn't know what had happened here before he arrived, but judging by the tense atmosphere and the way Arwen carried herself, it felt like she had been bullied by Catrin again —just like always.
He wanted to step in —to shield her, defend her.
But he halted when he heard Catrin mention Arwen to choose him again.
He knew being selfish was wrong … but if being selfish —just this once —could bring Arwen back into his life, then he was willing to be selfish.
Just this once …
He would never let Catrin treat Arwen like this again. Not after she chose him today.
With that thought, he waited …
And now, watching Arwen finally walk toward him, he was glad. She was finally coming back to him.
After today, he would never let her go again.
He would never make the same mistake twice.
