The Arranged Affair
He stood up and motioned for me to follow him into the dining room, where plates of fresh pasta, salad, and an assortment of dishes were laid out beautifully.
We sat down, and I was surprised at how well everything was arranged. Aiden had gone through the trouble of having a romantic meal prepared for us, something I honestly hadn’t expected from him. Still, as we ate in silence, I couldn’t help but feel a pang of sadness that the marriage I’d once dreamed of had turned into this — a formal, businesslike partnership with no real affection.
“Avery,” Aiden’s voice broke through my thoughts, “I know you’re not exactly thrilled with this marriage.”
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