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

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

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

must have been together for so

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

a statue. I avert my gaze to my food, unable to come up with a reply.

like that will ever happen

become like

hated

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

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what her heart wants as long as she

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

hoarse voice, seem

rice with my spoon, before

Calista’s gaze jumps to my

the

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sure?” Calista

I blurt before gulping down the

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

I should start panicking now!

calloused fingers slipping in my

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

to kick in, it’s not

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

start from the sole of my feet and crawl to the tips of my ears, carrying heat and

you to choke on

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

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. He is smiling

care of her,

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

widen at

him silently eating food, and

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like tap water. “I blurt.

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“What?” She frowns.

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

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call the server, she will

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

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