Chapter 281

Aria's POV "You don't need to work so hard. I'd be thrilled if Mrs. Carter would use my credit card," Aiden said, his voice warm against my ear. I remembered the secondary card he'd given me and felt my cheeks flush. "It's not the same thing." "How is it different? We're legally married. Half of what I earn belongs to you." His fingers brushed against mine as we walked, sending little sparks up my arm. I couldn't possibly imagine owning half of Aiden's fortune. What he had accumulated would take me several lifetimes to earn on my own. Of course, I kept this thought to myself. I wanted to maintain my pride without dismissing his feelings. I turned to look at him, catching the way the streetlights illuminated his strong jawline. "Money for your gift should come from what I've earned, shouldn't it?" The night air felt cool against my heated skin. When he heard my words, something changed in his eyes. They softened, and a genuine smile spread across his face. I could practically feel the w