Hiding the Alpha’s Baby

Chapter 101

AYLA

It feels awkward to visit your so–called in–laws unannounced. I am only realizing it after sitting in their living room and getting stared at.

“Why don’t you have some cookies, sweetie?” The woman I now know as Calista, Massimo’s adopted mother, offers with a smile.

“Uh, sure.” I nod, up and down before picking up a home–baked cookie.

The chocolate flavor makes me hum. My gaze switches between Max and Calista because they are still eyeing me closely.

“Where did you meet Massimo?” Max narrows his eyes.

“Oh. “I close my mouth, thinking about it.” In a club?”

They exchange a look, their eyebrows raise. Uh–oh, doesn’t look like the right answer.

“I wouldn’t have believed any other place. “Calista laughs, grabbing Max’s arm.

I shoot them a smile before we end up in an awkward silence again. Hook around, noticing the warm interior, and the touch of pictures and colors in the decor.

Your place is beautiful.” I whisper, genuinely admiring the living room.

“Thanks, sweetie.” Calista throws me the same warm look that she has been giving me for a while.

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Calista did all this herself. I remember how she fussed over not hiring an interior designer and convinced me to let her do everything all alone.” Max grumbles, but looks at Calista affectionately.

Come on, Max. Women love decorating their homes. ” Calista smiles at him, mirroring the same affection as him.

My heart warms at the sight. The couple looks so nice. I wonder how Massimo ended up like a complete asshole when these two lovely people raised him.

“My Mom also loves to keep things colorful. She is all about decorating our house and choosing new things all the time. Whenever she goes on any trip with my Dad, she comes back with so many decor pieces or things for our house. Dad is always annoyed but he still indulges her.” I blurt without filter, my hands clenching in my lap.

“Your parents must love each other. ” Calista leans closer to Max, and the latter shoots her another loving glance.

to only grow as the years pass. “I sigh, a sense of

childhood. Two nights out of the house and I miss everything about

parents to marry Massimo, Ayla?” Max asks,

of the idea of my

understanding nod while Max just hums.

your parents know that we will treat you

blessings, if you want, Sweetie.” Calista whispers, her words stunning me for some seconds.

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me?” A lump

everything to ensure your happiness.” Calista asserts

slowly shake my head. “I think

“What if—”

that our first lunch with Ayla

are right. Ayla Sweetie, talk to Max for a while. I will be back soon.”

Calista. “I muster another

jaw hurts from

and closes the sliding door that leads inside the living room. When the doors shut,

but I need to ask you some things.” He says, his gaze becoming serious.

you

hurt you?” Max

I think about telling Max the truth, but

as a No, and I have a hunch that he doesn’t believe my

couch. ” Ayla, there are some things about Massimo that you are not aware

aware of anything about him. I think but still don’t

own. He might seem angry at times, and you might think he will harm you seriously. But he won’t. He might say some harsh words here and

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talks about Massimo so

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tell me. Don’t hold back. Don’t think that I will take his side because I am his father. Come to me and I will make sure he pays for it. ” Max says, his face serious and set in hard

aura. But under that aura, I can sense his love for Massimo, the

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past history against my Dad, right?” I mumble, lowering my gaze to