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 longing filling me.

the incident in my childhood. Two

parents to marry Massimo, Ayla?” Max asks,

They were not really fond of the idea of my marriage with Massimo but

an understanding nod while Max

talk to them? We can let your parents know that we will treat you like an absolute sweetheart and they

also ask them for their blessings, if you want, Sweetie.” Calista whispers, her words stunning me for some

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do that for me?” A lump forms in my

family now. We will do everything to

slowly shake my head. “I think I should give them some time to

starts, “What

our first lunch with Ayla is perfect.” Max suggests, but it feels like he wants her to

are right. Ayla Sweetie, talk to Max

“I muster another

hurts from smiling so

inside the living room. When the

I need to ask you

you want

Massimo hurt you?”

hitches in my throat. For a moment, I think about telling Max the

it as a No, and I

some things about Massimo

him. I think but still

he won’t. He might say some harsh words here and there or try to scare you, but he won’t do any serious harm to

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now. He talks about Massimo so softly, as if he believes him to

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Don’t hold back. Don’t think that I will take his side because I am his father. Come

aura. But under that aura, I can sense his love

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history against my Dad, right?” I mumble, lowering my