Chapter 184 - Contract (1/2)

Aiden's eyes were hidden behind his sunglasses. He studied Maria's expression before saying softly, ”Anya, this is my sister-in-law, Maria.”

”Sis Maria.” Anya said, ”This is a gift I have prepared for you. I hope you like it.”

”No need to be overly polite. We are all family. Is all this for me?” Apart from the bouquet and perfume brought by Anya, Maria saw Abdi also carrying some charcoal.

”Anya makes perfume for you and she picks these roses in her own flower garden.” Aiden said.

”Thank you for the gift. Come in. Father has been waiting for you.” Maria immediately welcomed them.

”Anya, I'll help Nico in the park. Come in quickly.” Tara gave Anya an encouraging gesture and nodded her head back.

Aiden gripped her hand gently and led her into the living room as if nothing had happened.

From inside, a voice was heard, ”Who is waiting for them? I'm not waiting for them.” Bima said coldly.

Maria gave the flower bouquet from Anya to the servant and asked the servant to find a vase. Then, she approached Anya and warmly took her arm, ”Don't be afraid, Anya. Father is tough, but he actually really loves Aiden.” Maria said.

Anya was touched by Maria's warmth. Even though she was a powerful figure in this house, Maria was still very friendly. She had an elegant and charming personality, but she still looked cheerful and easy to approach.

Nico's cheerful personality must have come from his mother.

”Father, Aiden came with Anya and brought a present for you. Isn't she a very understanding girl?” Maria said, smiling.

Abdi gave the bag he was holding to one of the servants, ”This is a cake made by Madame.”

”Who needs a gift from her? A cheap gift like that, who wants it?” Bima didn't even look at Anya's gift.

Aiden, who had been silent for a while, suddenly said coldly, ”Better to keep your mouth shut than to say unpleasant things to the ear.”

Anya's eyes widened when she heard this. She immediately grabbed Aiden's sleeve, trying to tell him it's better for them to just be quiet.

She didn't want Aiden and his father's relationship to get worse because of her.

”Is that how you protect that woman?” Bima glared at Anya, ”You are more than thirty years old but you have instead chosen a woman who hasn't graduated from college to be your wife. You chose a very young wife. You are blind and don't know if she secretly went to find another man.”

Anya was surprised to hear that Aiden was over thirty years old. During this time, she never asked and found out about Aiden's age.

She thought Aiden was twenty-eight years old from his appearance. Was Aiden really that old?

Wait, wait ... What was she thinking?

This was not the time to think about Aiden's age. Her father-in-law didn't like her at all, why was she even busy thinking about her husband's age?

Aiden embraced Anya's body and brought his wife's body closer to him, ”I have the right to choose my own wife, someone who will spend all her life with me. She will never betray me.”

”A lifetime? I don't believe in a woman who can seduce her sister's fiancée.” Bima looked at Anya with disgust.

”I've been with her long before that. It doesn't matter if you believe it or not, I definitely like her. I trust her.” Aiden tried hard to protect Anya.

Bima could only shake his head. It's no use talking to his son. Seeing Aiden's attitude like this, he knew that his son was adamant about living together with Anya. Bima had already guessed that Aiden would defend Anya with all his might, so he had already prepared himself.