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.

as the years pass. “I sigh, a sense of longing

in my childhood. Two nights out of the house and I miss everything about my family, my home, my life.

Massimo, Ayla?” Max asks,

idea of my

offers an understanding nod while Max

can let your parents know that we will

if you want, Sweetie.” Calista whispers, her words stunning me

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for me?” A

now. We will do everything

at them for a long time, then slowly shake my head. “I think I should give them some time to come around on their own.

starts, “What

We should make sure that our first lunch with Ayla is perfect.” Max suggests, but it feels like he wants

nods quickly, not catching onto Max’s plan. “You are right. Ayla Sweetie, talk to Max for a while. I

Calista. “I

jaw hurts from

inside the living room. When the

ask you some

you want

you?” Max

I think about telling Max the

a No,

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

him. I think but

my silence as a hint of my reluctance, Max continues on his 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 there or try to scare you, but he won’t do

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Max right now. He talks about Massimo so softly, as if he believes him to be an angel.

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come to me and tell me. Don’t hold back. Don’t think that I will take his side because I am

aura. But under that aura, I

品

against my Dad, right?” I