The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 226

She waved him off. "No need. I'll catch a cab."

Arnold insisted on driving her, assuring that his aunt could wait a bit longer.

Marcia watched as he drove off with Aurelia, her brow furrowing in confusion. When had her nephew become so smitten with a woman?

On the way, Arnold couldn't help but apologize. He had planned to take Aurelia out for dinner and a boat ride on Moonlight Lake after. "I'm sorry. I didn't know my aunt would show up."

She smiled at him. "It's all right. We can have a proper get-together when you return from Starhaven. We'll invite Avery too."

"Alright." He nodded slightly. This trip would take longer than he expected, probably more than a month. He used to roam the world like a wild horse, free and unbridled. But now, he didn't want to wander too far. His heart had strings attached.

"I won't be back until next month. Will you miss me?" He asked jokingly, trying to lighten the mood.

Aurelia joined in the banter. "If I miss you, I'll just send you a message on WhatsApp. With the internet being so advanced, we can talk anytime, even if we're on opposite sides of the Atlantic. But there is a time difference between us, so I'll have to work out the best time to message you, so I don't disturb you in the middle of the night or while you're working."

Arnold chuckled, reaching out to affectionately pat her head. "You can message me anytime. Don't worry about the time difference. I'll be happy to receive your messages."

"Okay," she replied, nodding in agreement.

After dropping her off at Rosewood Manor, Arnold returned to Moonlight Manor. Marcia was sitting on the couch, scrolling through her phone with a cup of coffee in hand. Seeing him, she smirked. "That girl is quite unique. Different from the others you've dated."

Arnold didn't respond, getting himself a glass of water and swiftly changing the subject. "Aunt Marcia, why did you want to see me?"

Marcia set her coffee cup down, her expression becoming serious. "I need to introduce you to someone."

He was taken aback. "Who?"