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.

knowing that deep down—I

and silent prayers before I focus on

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like there is someone in this world who understands me better than anyone else. He made me happy on my

turning red. My lips curl into a grin. They must have been together for

you and Mimo. Now that 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 things they desire the most, and stand as each other’s support throughout your life. ”

My body freezes like a statue. I avert my gaze to

ever happen between Massimo

if we were to become like this- –

wouldn’t have hated

seems like his touch is the only man’s

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do what her heart wants as long

speaks for the first time, and sends

spoken in a low and hoarse voice,

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

jumps to my eyes with concern.

the

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you sure?” Calista

course.” I blurt before

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

stomach tightens into knots. I should start

calloused fingers slipping in

my trembling fists on

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

and electrifying. My

me. Sparks start from the sole of my feet and crawl to the tips of my ears, carrying heat and an ache

Ayla. I don’t want you to choke on food. ”

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

caressing my thigh, making me hold back from squirming or pushing him away. I shoot him a glare,

need to worry. I know how to take care of her, Aunt Calista.” He assures her, still

to hold back anymore, I jump to my feet. Massimo’s hand

at

glance at Max to find him silently eating food, and then at Massimo to find him

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tap water.

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“What?” She frowns.

point towards my glass. “This water is cold. I like

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the

to get some

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