Chapter 162

Aria's POV Through the car window, I sawLiam open his mouth, wanting to say something but finding himself speechless. How ironic - three months ago he ran away from marriage for Sophia, and now he was running away from marriage again for me. If he didn't return to complete the engagement ceremony tonight, I would surely become the target of everyone's attacks. Aiden's words hit right at the heart of the matter, leavingLiam with no room for excuses. He suddenly didn't dare look at me, probably finally realizing what a joke he had become. Aiden snorted coldly and strode to the driver's seat, pulling open the door and getting in. I had already obediently fastened my seatbelt, sitting properly like a model student, waiting for him to drive me away from this farce. He turned to look at me, those deep eyes making my heart skip a beat. He reached out and gently ruffled my hair, his voice low: "Let's go home." God, why did these simple three words make my cheeks burn? "Let's... let's go home,"