Chapter 103

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“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.

love me even after knowing

and silent prayers before I focus on my

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He made me happy on my terms. He always wanted me to do the things my heart desired because it made him happy.” Calista whispers, her eyes flickering

My lips curl into a grin. They must have been together for so long yet Max

you both are married and will soon mark each other, I hope you understand each other and make each other happy. Let each other do

the dining room. My body freezes like a statue. I avert my gaze to my food, unable

ever happen

we were to become like this-

hated it too much.

the only

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Aunt Calista. I will let her do what her heart

first time, and sends a’shudder

low and hoarse voice, seem to have an underlying

dig into my rice with my spoon, before I yelp and it drops in

to my eyes with concern.

grabbing the

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sure?” Calista frowns.

before gulping down the water.

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hand squeezes my thigh, sneakily pushing my dress up so he

stomach tightens into knots. I should start panicking now!

calloused fingers slipping in my inner

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

for the panic to kick in, it’s not happening.

knee, his touch feathery and electrifying. My core pulses, forcing me to

moving up again, touching my skin as if he owns me. Sparks start from the sole of my feet and crawl to the tips of

you to choke on food. ” Massimo

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

caressing my thigh, making me hold back from squirming or pushing him away. I shoot him a glare, but he is not looking at me.

need to worry. I know how to take care of her, Aunt

hand slips away from my

widen at my sudden move.

eating food, and then at Massimo to

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like tap water. “I

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“What?” She frowns.

glass. “This water is

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call the server, she will get it

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

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