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.

even after knowing that deep

release a soft sigh, filled with longing and silent prayers before I focus on my

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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 between me

red. My lips curl into a grin. They must have been together for so long yet Max still reacts so cutely to her words of appreciation.

make each other happy. Let each other do the things they desire the most, and stand as each other’s support throughout your life. ” Calista’s voice softens.

I avert my gaze to my food, unable

will ever happen between Massimo

we were to become like

wouldn’t have hated it

like his touch is the only man’s touch that my body and soul accept.

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her do what her heart wants as long as she lets me do what I

the most.” Massimo speaks for the first time, and sends a’shudder down

low and hoarse voice, seem

spoon, before I yelp and it

jumps to my eyes with

grabbing the glass of

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you sure?” Calista

course.” I blurt before gulping down the water.

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

tightens into knots. I should start panicking

his calloused fingers slipping in my

my trembling fists on the table. I am going to

for the panic to kick in, it’s not

feathery and electrifying. My core pulses, forcing me to clench my legs close.

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

to choke on food. ” Massimo rasps.

worried for nothing.” Aunt Calista, as oblivious as a saint, chimes,

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

her, Aunt Calista.” He

my feet. Massimo’s hand slips away from my thigh and back into his

widen at my sudden

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

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tap water. “I

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“What?” She frowns.

point towards my glass. “This water is

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Calista nods.” let me call the server, she will get it

get

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