Arwen wanted to shake her head in a no. But after witnessing her mother easily disowning her she wasn't remaining with much confidence. Shaking her head, she disapproved. "I don't know. The people for whom I made all the sacrifices believe I am a big disappointment. I can't keep too much faith now." Her eyes were full of tears but she held her head high, not ready to let it prove to be her vulnerability.
Aiden felt hurt, but right now, he knew in comparison to hers, his pain was nothing. Reaching up he cupped her cheeks with both hands before slowly moving his thumbs to caress her skin. "Those are irrelevant people. You shouldn't pay heed to what they say," he said softly.
Arwen looked at him and shrugged. "How can one's own parents be irrelevant? Shouldn't they be the most important ones?"