Alan and Aria blamed themselves for not being quick to check on the security footage.

That day, they didn't know Arna was missing until Nathan became wary of Naira's behavior in the mall while looking for Arna.

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By the time they got the footage of Arna leaving the hotel, hailing a taxi, and then leaving the country, it was too late.

Aria and Alan had no time to worry about Naira or ask her what happened, so they had sent Nathan to leave her safe in the Woods mansion.

Their bad luck, Aria and Alan didn't get the immediate airtime or immediate flight to follow Arna.

They were late by more than twenty hours and Arna was scared to her wits upon realizing what she had put herself into.

Since Alan had called Vince Fang beforehand, he had picked Arna from the airport and be with Arna. Vince had seen Arna's emotional state was at its worst and terribly unstable.

Vince recommended them to leave her there as Aria and Alan having their successful career and strong personality was pressuring Arna too much. And it was the truth.

Afraid her parents won't be the same as before, she tried to get away by saying every ridiculous thing.

Aria and Alan didn't know what Arna had gone through which caused her behavior to be so offensive.

Alan being protective of his wife, once he heard his daughter badmouthing his wife, he wasn't able to tolerate it for long and had taken his wife away while Vince had assured them about her safety.

But Aria had repeatedly tried to get Arna back, listen to the problem but Arna always uttered there is only one problem and it's her mother, her success, and her personality.

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Once Snow had narrated everything whatever she knew, Aria too told her what actually happened in the competition and how Naira had fooled her.

Aria passed the award certificate and Arna's design which had the seal of competition. "I am sorry, we should have checked in the suite and protected you well."

Arna who was a crying mess didn't care about the award, she threw herself on Aria and continued to cry.

Everyone pitied her but didn't forgive her. Because despite knowing she wasn't doing right, Arna had repeated blaming Aria.

To avoid others giving her good talk, she was haughty making herself look as she was changed and she doesn't care.

If it wasn't because of Aria, they would have really not treated her better but slapped her across the face. Aria had repeatedly told them not to judge as they didn't know the other side of the coin.

They had thought it was just a mother's heart that wasn't ready to give up, but the mother's heart was actually right.

Roxy went up to Arna, while all thought she might calm down Arna, Roxy held Arna's ear and pulled her away from Aria.

"Little Mom..." Arna cried because Roxy wasn't as gentle and soft as her mother treats her.

Roxy said through her teeth, "I always wanted to beat you up." She glanced at Rooney and announced, "Roo, get me something, fast."

Arna: "..."

Arna glanced at her mother, her father had already pulled her to his arms.

Aria shrugged, she held them for nine years, now they won't listen to her, "Nine years, Sweetheart! They are holding a grudge for nine years."

Arna: "..."

Rooney who had leaped behind the couch checked many canes of Rowan and announced, "Mom, this looks sturdy."

Arna was speechless when he was looking through the canes to choose one. She whined, "You little brat, are you also taking revenge on me?"

Rooney passed the cane as he responded, "Sister Snow, I was just twelve when you left. I didn't even know what to ask and why you weren't with us. I should be the one to hold the biggest grudge."

Arna again teared up in endless streams, Roxy's heart softened at the sight and embraced her.

Roxy wasn't the type to behave and greet Arna as if nothing happened. Every time she used to see Arna, she wanted to lash out and teach her lesson but held back for Aria.

Rian was relaxed and glanced at Alan. They were expecting Arna to blame Naira but she didn't. Naira had lied on their face saying Arna wanted to use Aria's design when every one of them had seen the short video clip where Naira blabbering nonstop to confuse Arna repeatedly.

When they went to Naira to speak about it, Naira had started acting and cut her wrist right in front of them. The Morgan family knew Naira was prepared to put that action hence she was keeping the sharp razor with her.

Having no heart to trouble another family, the Morgan family had silently endured for too long.

After a long time, Arna again snuggled her mother as she asked, "Momma, Aunt Eva never got jealous of you, I thought friends won't get jealous of each other."

None answered her, Arna too knew it depends on personality. Yet, Arna didn't seem to be angered at Naira which caused the rest to sigh.

After a few minutes, Arna sat up straight and looked at Arsh, "Brother Nemo, you should get your wife soon. What if she faces problems?"

Arsh propped his head on knuckles and looked away, "You bother about your own. Don't forget, Aunt Eva adores Mom. You have big hurdles to pass. This is nothing."

Arna pouted, she was worried about Noor. Hearing Eva, she knew she could convince her Uncle Hottie, persistence can move Ivan but Eva. She knew her future mother-in-law won't accept her so easily and Ivan won't marry her if Eva is against it.

"Momma, should I woo Ivan and then convince Eva? or both together?" She asked for help.

Aria giggled and looked at Roxy. Both high-fived in the air and said in unison, "We have the best mother-in-law in the world."

Alan took Aria to their bedroom, Rian laughed at Arna and took his wife upstairs. Two brothers flashed a teasing smile and left.

Arna: "..."

She clenched her fist and encouraged herself, "You can do it."

Then she asked aloud, "Momma, you didn't answer me."

Aria turned around and smiled at her daughter who was running up to her. She felt like her little, always excited, and enthusiastic daughter was back.

Aria responded while Arna clutched her hand and walked upstairs with all, "If you want to marry soon, choose which takes less time." She meant to convince both together.

Roxy continued, "If you want to date a few years, you can pester Ivan first and slowly butter Eva"

Arna pecked on her mother and Roxy's cheek before running ahead towards her room which was still intact, "You guys are the best."