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 down—I

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

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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 me to do the things my heart desired because it made him

notice his ears turning 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.

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 other’s

falls in the dining room. My body freezes like a statue. I avert my gaze to

happen between Massimo and

become

wouldn’t have hated

it seems like his touch is the only man’s touch that

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Calista. I will let her do what her heart

for the first time, and sends a’shudder

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

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

happened?” Calista’s gaze jumps to my eyes with concern.

“I blurt, grabbing the glass of

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sure?” Calista frowns.

blurt before gulping down

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my thigh, sneakily pushing my dress up so he

knots. I should start panicking now!

crawls up, his calloused fingers slipping in my inner thigh.

the glass down and placed my trembling fists on the

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

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

again, touching my skin as if he owns me. Sparks start from the sole of my feet and crawl to the tips of

you to choke on food. ” Massimo rasps.

nice to see you caring about her, Mimo. I was worried for nothing.” Aunt Calista, as oblivious

squirming or pushing him away. I shoot him a glare, but he is not

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

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

Calista’s eyes widen at my sudden

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

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water. “I

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“What?” She frowns.

glass. “This water is cold. I like

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me call the server, she will get it for—”

get some fresh air too. That’s why I would

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