After All the Hurt, She Chose Herself novel Chapter 56

He was really asking when she'd be willing to have a child, wasn't he?

"Grandpa, Aria had a long day. We should let her get some rest."

Raphael wasn't wearing a mask this time. A gentle smile played on his lips.

He was very different from Gideon.

Gideon was stern and humorless, always cold to her. He rarely spoke with a smile like this.

A maid added from the side, "Ma'am, your things have been moved to the master bedroom."

Aria's expression changed. She looked up and met Gideon's gaze.

"You two are husband and wife. Sleeping in separate rooms is ridiculous," Old Mr. Evernight said. "Gideon was being thoughtless before. Starting today, he will change."

"No—"

"Grandpa is right."

Just as Aria was about to refuse, Gideon spoke up.

He walked over to Aria in a few steps and put his arm around her shoulder. "Aria, let's start over."

It wasn't a suggestion, but a declaration.

As if all Gideon had to do was decide to come back, and Aria would always be there waiting for him.

Aria sidestepped, dodging Gideon's outstretched hand.

Gideon paused for a moment before firmly and naturally wrapping his arm around her waist. "Don't be difficult."

"I'm not being difficult," Aria said coldly. "I'm exhausted today, and I don't want to argue with you."

Between the fever and the high-intensity work of commentating on stage, Aria was completely drained.

Did she really have the energy to deal with these hypocrites right now?

Their attitudes toward her had only changed because Dawn was researching the genetic problem.

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