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.

love me even after knowing that deep down—I am damaged?

silent prayers before

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world who understands me better than anyone else. 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 between me

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

are married and will soon mark each other, I hope you understand each other and make each

My body freezes like a statue. I avert my

happen

we were to become like

hated it too

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

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do what her heart wants as long

the first time, and sends a’shudder

words, spoken in a low and hoarse voice, seem to have

with my spoon, before I yelp and it

gaze jumps to

grabbing the

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you sure?”

course.” I blurt before

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my thigh, sneakily pushing my dress up so he can

stomach tightens into knots. I should start panicking now!

calloused fingers slipping in my inner thigh. My breath

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

I wish for the panic to kick in,

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

me. Sparks start from the sole

slowly, Ayla. I don’t want you to choke on food. ” Massimo rasps.

was worried for nothing.” Aunt Calista, as oblivious as a saint, chimes, admiring her son’s efforts for

squirming or pushing him away. I shoot him a glare, but

worry. I know how to take care of her, Aunt Calista.” He assures her, still smiling like an angel.

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

widen at my sudden

find him silently eating food, and then at

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tap water.

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“What?” She frowns.

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

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the server, she will

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

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