Chapter 103

AYLA

“Tell us more about yourself, Ayla sweetie. We would love to know about your life, hobbies…or anything you like to do. “Calista says, making me sigh.

I place my fork on the plate neatly and pick my head to look at her. Calista and Max are sitting on the opposite side of us, while Massimo sits beside me.

He could have taken any seat on the huge table but he had to stick to my side, making me flinch every

time I find him too close to me.

Lignore the way he reaches for the bowl in front of me and lean back. “I…studied business, and recently graduated.”

“That’s great.” Calista passes me a smile while Max simply nods in acknowledgment.

“Any big plans for the future?” She wonders, slicing a piece of the steak on her plate.

Future? Dad always thought I would love to join his business. I never got to voice out my own plans for

the future. After giving them a scare in childhood, I didn’t want to become a disappointment.

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Are you interested in business or do you like something else?” Calista murmurs, before taking a bite

of the steak.

I shrug. “I studied business so I will probably do something related to that. It’s suitable, isn’t it?”

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But do you like it?” She insists on the question.

“I… “I trail off and take a sip of water.

“You know, I studied medicine but I loved spending time with plants more than people. ” Calista sighs, a smile adorning her lips.

My brows rise. “You are a doctor?‘

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Yes, she is.” Max nods, a proud look in his eyes.

“But I am not really good at it.” Calista chuckles. ” Like I said, I prefer the company of plants. That’s why—after I found Max, I started studying botany.”

“You should take a walk in our garden. Calista planted and raised all those flowers, and plants. ” Max speaks up, a warm smile playing over his lips.

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Like Mom and Dad, I can’t help but admire this adorable couple. When I see people in love, people like them, I wonder if I will ever have something like this even if the chances are small.

even after knowing

with longing and silent

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else. He made me happy on my

a grin. They must have been

are married and will soon mark each other, I hope you understand each other and make each other happy. Let each other do the things they desire the most, and stand as each other’s support throughout your life.

statue. I avert my gaze

happen between Massimo and me.

if we were to become

have hated

only man’s touch that my body and soul

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worry, Aunt Calista. I will let her do what her heart wants as long

the most.” Massimo speaks for the first time, and sends

and hoarse voice,

scrunches. I dig into my rice with my spoon, before

Calista’s gaze jumps to my eyes with concern.

“I blurt, grabbing the glass

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sure?” Calista frowns.

blurt before gulping down the water.

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thigh, sneakily pushing my dress up so he can touch the bare skin of my leg above

stomach tightens into knots. I should start panicking now!

crawls up, his calloused fingers slipping in my inner thigh. My breath

down and placed my trembling fists on the table. I am going to

I wish for the panic to kick in,

his hot palm down to my knee, his touch feathery and electrifying. My core pulses, forcing me

up again, touching my skin as if he owns me. Sparks start from the sole of my feet

Ayla. I don’t want you to choke

see you caring about her, Mimo. I was worried for nothing.” Aunt Calista, as oblivious as

away.

know how to take care of her, Aunt Calista.”

anymore, I jump to my feet. Massimo’s hand slips away from my thigh and back into

eyes widen at my

him silently eating food, and then at Massimo to find him smirking.

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tap water. “I blurt.

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“What?” She frowns.

water is

“2

me call the

“I utter, before softening my voice. “I need to get some fresh air too. That’s why I

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