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

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

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this 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

They must have been together for so long yet Max still reacts so cutely to her words

same 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

I avert my gaze to my food, unable

like that will ever happen

if we were to become like this- – –

have hated it too much.

only man’s touch that my

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will let her do what her heart wants

the first time,

spoken in a low and hoarse voice, seem to have an underlying sultry

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

happened?” Calista’s gaze jumps to my

blurt, grabbing the glass

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you sure?” Calista frowns.

course.” I blurt before gulping down the water.

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

into knots. I should start panicking now!

up, his calloused fingers slipping in my inner

trembling fists on the table. I am going to pass out.

the panic to kick in, it’s not happening.

hot palm down to my knee, his touch feathery and

the sole of my feet and crawl

you to choke on food. ” Massimo

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

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 at Calista.

worry. I know how to take care of her, Aunt Calista.”

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

eyes widen at

him silently eating food, and then at Massimo to find him smirking.

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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 get

need to get some fresh air

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