The movie ended, Owen and Aria lingered, blending in with the crowd as they watched Emma and James leave. Only then did they finally breathe a
The watching was the obvious. As the two girls next to them got up to leave, they threw Owen and Aris a knowing look.
One of the gets whispered, “Those two totally look like they’re sneaking around. The secret lover vibe is off the charts.”
The other girl chimed in, “Totally…”
Their voices traded off as they walked away.
The theater fell silent, leaving just the two of them.
Ana pretended not to hear the girls‘ remarks. “Let’s go,” she said to Owen, keeping her tone casual.
Owen gently took her hand and asked, “Wanna head back to our place for dinner, or should we eat out?”
“Since we’re already out, might as well eat out.” She answered casually, without a second thought about what they’d do if they ran into someone they knew again.
Owen paused and said, “There’s this place I really like–amazing food, but it’s a bit of a drive. Wanna check it out?”
“Sure.” Aria nodded.
Owen couldn’t help but think, “What a sweet girl!”
Owen’s heart swelled with affection as he gently squeezed her fingers, reluctant to let go.
Aria gave him a look. “We should get going.”
“Okay.” Pearl nodded.
After leaving the theater, they headed to the restrooms first.
Owen went ahead and stood waiting outside.
Not far away, Emma walked over, muttering to James, “Seriously? You can’t even find a restroom? What’s the point of bringing you along?”
James apologized, “Sorry, honey. Didn’t mean to make you walk so much.”
Emma muttered, “Alright, alright. Give me some space.”
Owen darted behind the corner, pulled out his phone, and texted. [My mom’s going to the restroom too!]
After sending the message, he peeked around the corner. His old man stood there, scrolling through his phone as he waited for his wife.
Aria was washing her hands, oblivious to her phone. She turned off the faucet, and as she spun around–bam! She came face–to–face with Emma.
“Aria?” Emma gasped, clearly startled.
Emma gasped, her mouth falling open. “You, you came to watch the movie too?”
Emma wondered, Was that really Aria?
What was it I said back then?”
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23:50 Sun, 22 Jun
Chapter 438
I know Aria would never be the type to get all lovey–dovey with someone in public.
‘Oh God! I hope she didn’t hear that!‘
“Wait, that’s not the point. The real question is, who’s that guy getting all cozy with Aria?‘
Emma’s eyes suddenly lit up as she recalled the two figures she’d seen at the ticket check.
Aria pressed her lips together, forcing her voice to sound steady in the awkward silence. “Yeah, I came to see a movie,”
Without a ticket, there was no way she could’ve gotten in. No point denying it.
“With… Owen?” Emma asked, her eyes full of hope.
Just as Aria was about to nod, Emma’s phone suddenly rang.
She glanced at the screen and froze.
Emma thought, ‘Wait, Owen’s calling me right now? Does that mean the guy watching the movie with Aria isn’t Owen?‘
Aria spoke up, “Mrs. Shaw, why don’t you take the call first?”
“Hello?” Emma answered, her heart inexplicably racing. “What’s up?”
Owen said, “Mom, are you and Dad coming over for dinner today?”
The couple used to visit Owen about once a week, but since Aria moved in, they’d come by less often–wanting to give the two some space.
She thought about it and recalled the last visit was actually all the way back last year.
Mostly, Owen would visit their family estate instead.
Emma’s heart skipped a beat as she asked, “Y–you’re at home?”
“Of course I’m at home,” Owen’s voice came through the phone. “Where else would I be?”
Emma’s heart shattered in an instant.
She thought, ‘Damn! My dream daughter–in–law is gone!‘
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