Chapter 139

Aria's POV "What?" Aiden looked at me. "Isn't Valentine's Day about showing off on social media?" I felt something inside me shrivel. Reality hit me hard—he wasn't giving me these luxurious gifts because he simply wanted to make me happy. This was about maintaining appearances, showing the world our supposedly perfect marriage. Though I understood the practicality of it—after all, this was our agreement—I couldn't stop the heavy feeling in my chest. "Don't you want to post?" Aiden asked. I shook my head quickly, forcing enthusiasm back into my voice. "No, that's not it. I was just thinking about how to post it appropriately." If this was what he wanted, I would play my part. "What are you thinking?" he asked, watching me closely. I swallowed hard. "Let's add a photo of us holding hands." Aiden nodded. I walked over to him, slowly sliding my left hand into his right, intertwining our fingers one by one, then clasping tight. His hand was warm and strong. No matter how many intimate momen