rise Visit from O

till with the thought of what had happened the previous day fresh in her mind. She was feeling a little relieved, angry and yet a

oing on. The staff tent to her kindly and in return she was also friendly and smiling at them. At that mome

a bow then followed suit by bowing. "You have a visitor sch

he reputation of Old Man Wellington - a considerate yet uncompromising man who commanded respe

ponded, trying to maintain a steady v

is visit could be crucial for her future with AidenAfter quickly finishing her breakfast, sh

nified man was coming in and when Mr Harrison extend his hand for a shake, Marina felt her heart pounding fast

me?" he inquired, his v

bserved her for a moment, his gaze penetrating. "I'm delighted to make

ar. I've heard a

mixture of nervousness and curios

tly. But I prefer to form my own

relaxed in his company. His demeanor emitted a

led this situation," he began."Marrying Aiden w

support. Although it was a difficult choice, I

And I must commend you for standing up to Jayden and

ed in surprise. "Yo

notice," he said with a wry smile. "But enough about them. I want to kn

oning her due to her illness, her upbringing by her grandmother in rural areas, and the diffi

he said finally. "But it seem

o be strong. Life hasn't been eas

d. Strength and resilience are qualities we value in t

f and gratitude. "Thank you,

s I am here to encourage you. As far as the above requirements are concerned rel

ears. "Thank you. I appreci

y. "You're welcome, my dear. Now, I believe Aiden should

een eager for an opportunity to have a conversation with Aiden

ger days, his ascent to authority, and the obstacles he encountered during his journey. Marina became

val. Stepping into the living room, he appeared weary but composed. His e

ice laced with respect and curiosity.

n, my boy. I decided to pay a visit and see how th

touch of astonishment in his ga

Aiden, I'm pleased with you. You've made a smart decisi

ened, and he nodded. "T

ng with amusement. "I'll leave you two to talk. Marina,

g gratefully. "Thank yo

ing Marina and Aiden alone. There was a moment of silenc

You made quite an impre

er chest. "He's a remarkable man."I understand w

fleeting emotion on his face. "I hav

at we've had a difficult beginning, but I want to make an effort to build a successful

rina, I... I'm not accustomed to allowing people into my life."M

rm. "I understand. But we're in this toge

ned, and he nodded slowl

f a new stage in their relationship, built on mutual understanding and su

e doorbell rang once again.. Marina's heart sank, fearing it might be Jayden or Am

there's another visitor

ged a puzzled look. Who

Aiden said, hi

edibly striking looks, with dark black hair and intense blu

ed in a smooth, soft voice.

arrowed in res

ounded. What was

old smile playing on her lips. "Mar

to remain calm. "Wha

l on the new tie you have taken for yourself You shou

his expression fierce

ways so protective. But you can't keep me

wouldn't let Amira intimidate her. She stepped forward, her v

ice. "Very well. But remember

nd walked out, leaving a

is expression filled with

and nodded. "Yes, I won't

and took her hand into his own. "We'll fac

the challenges and threats, she knew she had Aiden

the man, and between them and their determination to do something. She could not get the impression that t