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.

66

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?”

66

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?‘

66

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.

1/5

Chapter 103

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 down—I am damaged?

filled with longing and silent prayers before I focus on my fried

R

loved me, Sweetie, but after meeting Max…I feel like there is someone in this world who understands me better than anyone else. He made me happy on my terms. He always wanted

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

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

like a statue. I avert

that will ever happen between Massimo and me.

to become like

hated it too much.

seems like his touch is the only man’s touch

66

what her heart wants as long as she lets me

for the first time, and

and hoarse voice,

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

to my eyes

“I blurt, grabbing the

66

66

you sure?” Calista

I blurt before

2/5

O

Chapter 103

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

knots. I should

fingers slipping in my inner thigh. My

trembling fists on the

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

his touch feathery and electrifying.

if he owns me. Sparks start from the sole of my feet and crawl to the tips of my ears, carrying heat

to choke on food. ”

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

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

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

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

widen at my sudden move.

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

66

like tap water.

64

“What?” She frowns.

towards my glass. “This water is cold. I

“2

the server, she will get it

voice. “I need to get some fresh air too. That’s

3/5

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255