Chapter 438
The movie ended , Owen and Aria lingered , blending in with the crowd as they watched Emma and James leave . Only then did they finally breathe a
The watching was the obvious . As the two girls next to them got up to leave , they threw Owen and Aris a knowing look .
One of the gets whispered , “ Those two totally look like they’re sneaking around . The secret lover vibe is off the charts . ”
The other girl chimed in , “ Totally … ”
Their voices traded off as they walked away .
The theater fell silent , leaving just the two of them .
Ana pretended not to hear the girls ‘ remarks . “ Let’s go , ” she said to Owen , keeping her tone casual .
Owen gently took her hand and asked , “ Wanna head back to our place for dinner , or should we eat out ? ”
“ Since we’re already out , might as well eat out . ” She answered casually , without a second thought about what they’d do if they ran into someone they knew again .
Owen paused and said , “ There’s this place I really like – amazing food , but it’s a bit of a drive . Wanna check it out ? ”
“ Sure . ” Aria nodded .
Owen couldn’t help but think , “ What a sweet girl ! ”
Owen’s heart swelled with affection as he gently squeezed her fingers , reluctant to let go .
Aria gave him a look . “ We should get going . ”
“ Okay . ” Pearl nodded .
After leaving the theater , they headed to the restrooms first .
Owen went ahead and stood waiting outside .
Not far away , Emma walked over , muttering to James , “ Seriously ? You can’t even find a restroom ? What’s the point of bringing you along ? ”
James apologized , “ Sorry , honey . Didn’t mean to make you walk so much . ”
Emma muttered , “ Alright , alright . Give me some space . ”
Owen darted behind the corner , pulled out his phone , and texted . [ My mom’s going to the restroom too ! ]
After sending the message , he peeked around the corner . His old man stood there , scrolling through his phone as he waited for his wife .
Aria was washing her hands , oblivious to her phone . She turned off the faucet , and as she spun around – bam ! She came face – to – face with Emma .
“ Aria ? ” Emma gasped , clearly startled .
Emma gasped , her mouth falling open . “ You , you came to watch the movie too ? ”
Emma wondered , Was that really Aria ?
What was it I said back then ? ”
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I know Aria would never be the type to get all lovey – dovey with someone in public .
‘ Oh God ! I hope she didn’t hear that ! ‘
“ Wait , that’s not the point . The real question is , who’s that guy getting all cozy with Aria ? ‘
Emma’s eyes suddenly lit up as she recalled the two figures she’d seen at the ticket check .
Aria pressed her lips together , forcing her voice to sound steady in the awkward silence . “ Yeah , I came to see a movie , ”
Without a ticket , there was no way she could’ve gotten in . No point denying it .
“ With … Owen ? ” Emma asked , her eyes full of hope .
Just as Aria was about to nod , Emma’s phone suddenly rang .
She glanced at the screen and froze .
Emma thought , ‘ Wait , Owen’s calling me right now ? Does that mean the guy watching the movie with Aria isn’t Owen ? ‘
Aria spoke up , “ Mrs. Shaw , why don’t you take the call first ? ”
“ Hello ? ” Emma answered , her heart inexplicably racing . “ What’s up ? ”
Owen said , “ Mom , are you and Dad coming over for dinner today ? ”
The couple used to visit Owen about once a week , but since Aria moved in , they’d come by less often – wanting to give the two some space .
She thought about it and recalled the last visit was actually all the way back last year .
Mostly , Owen would visit their family estate instead .
Emma’s heart skipped a beat as she asked , “ Y – you’re at home ? ”
“ Of course I’m at home , ” Owen’s voice came through the phone . “ Where else would I be ? ”
Emma’s heart shattered in an instant .
She thought , ‘ Damn ! My dream daughter – in – law is gone ! ‘
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