Chapter 243

Aria's POV Our car waited right outside the door. The staff took our luggage and escorted us to the vehicle. As soon as Aiden and I slipped inside and closed the doors, reporters descended on us, cameras flashing through the windows. "That's intense," I said, turning toward Aiden with raised eyebrows. He chuckled softly, taking my hand and playing with my pinky finger. "Mrs. Carter draws quite the crowd these days." "I'm not even a celebrity," I protested, feeling my cheeks warm. "Better than one," he replied with a smirk. His comment only made me more self-conscious. I watched through the rear-view mirror as our driver pulled away, leaving the persistent photographers behind. One particularly determined guy kept running after us, camera still recording. Now that's dedication! I couldn't help but wonder why a nobody like me generated so much interest. Once we hit the highway, I pulled out my phone and texted Lillian to let her know we'd made it safely. The trip to the train station too