Chapter 702

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Aiden stared at Aria for a long moment, then let out a sigh. “Aria, my dear,” he said gently, “I do understand why want to get married.”
don’t
Her family background was difficult, and her first marriage hadn’t gone well. Stepping into a second one would take great
courage.
He continued, “I assure you, my grandson would never do anything to betray you.”
Aria explained softly, “I trust him. It’s just that…”
“Grandpa!” Owen exclaimed. Before Aria could finish, Owen’s voice cut in. She looked up and saw Owen rushing over.
Realizing that Owen and Aria wouldn’t get married or start a family, Emma immediately called Owen as soon as she heard that Aiden had gone to see Aria.
Owen dropped everything and rushed over. Seeing the two getting along well, he sighed in relief. “Madelyn, let me have a word with Grandpa.”
“Alright, I’ll wait outside.” Aria rose to her feet, nodded to Aiden, and said, “I’ll step out for a bit.”
Aiden nodded. “Alright.”
“Grandpa, what brings you here all of a sudden?” Owen sat down in the seat Aria had just vacated and casually picked up her coffee cup, taking a sip.
Aiden snorted, “Why are you in such a rush? Do you really think I’d bully her?”
“Last time you nearly scared Cloe off, and even Kim was so furious he stayed away for a whole month,” Owen said.
“If you two could just make me proud, would an old man like me still need to worry?” Aiden grumbled, his face darkening with displeasure.
Owen sighed. “Grandpa, things between Aria and me are a bit complicated. Please, don’t push us, okay?”
“What’s so special about your situation? It’s only a matter of time before you two get married. I’m not getting any younger. I just hope I’ll live long enough to see you settled down…”
Owen had no choice but to drop a bombshell. “Grandpa, Aria never planned on dating or getting married. I tricked her into signing a contract. That’s how we ended up together.”
Aiden stared, utterly baffled. “Wait, what?”
“And… I’m also… incapable.”
Aiden gasped in shock, “Y-you’re… impotent?”
Owen explained, “It’s not what you’re thinking. Everything works fine, just not the baby-making part.” At that moment, he actually couldn’t have kids.
Aiden let out a sigh of relief. At least that part still worked. He wouldn’t have to grow old alone. Aiden figured that if Aria was willing to be with him, she must already know.
Owen said with a wry smile, “It’s only because I can’t have kids that Aria let my trickery slide and is reluctantly staying with me. Otherwise, your very own grandson would be doomed to grow old alone…”
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Five minutes later, Aiden and Owen emerged from the room.
As Aria stood up, Aiden shoved all the documents into her hands. “You two just live a good life together. Marriage isn’t necessary. You’ll always be my granddaughter-in-law.”
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Aria blinked in confusion. “What?” She looked utterly bewildered, and she thought, ‘What on earth did they talk about? Why did Aiden suddenly stop pushing for marriage?
“Aiden,” Aria said, “I already have all these things, and any more would just go unused.”
Aiden thought, “The trouble with having such a formidable granddaughter-in-law is that, no matter how much I own, I simply can’t give her anything. She just doesn’t need it.’
Aiden pressed the gifts into her hands, insisting, “What you already have is yours, but this is a little token from me. Don’t you dare refuse it. Owen, bring Aria with us next family party.”
Aiden shot Owen a warning glare, but his face instantly brightened as he turned to Aria. “I’ve heard you and Cloe are close friends. It would be wonderful if you both could come to the family gathering together.”
Aria could only offer a polite smile. “These gifts could also go to Julia.”
“They’ve all got theirs. Cloe, you, and Julia, too.” He certainly wasn’t one to play favorites.
Aiden didn’t linger. He waved goodbye and left. Aria shoved the pile of gifts into Owen’s arms. “You sort this out,” she told him.
Owen gave a wry smile. “I’ll hold onto these for you, but if Grandpa finds out they ended up with me, I won’t live to see
tomorrow.”
“Alright then.”