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.

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

soft sigh, filled with longing and silent prayers before

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my parents 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 me to do the things my

have been together for so long yet Max still reacts so

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,

like that will ever happen between

were to become

wouldn’t have hated it too much.

seems like his touch is the only man’s touch

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heart wants as long as she lets me

speaks for the first time, and sends a’shudder down my

low and hoarse voice, seem to

with my spoon, before I yelp and

Calista’s gaze jumps to my eyes with concern.

blurt, grabbing the glass of

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sure?”

course.” I blurt before gulping down

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

I should start panicking

his calloused fingers slipping in my inner thigh. My breath hitches.

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

that I wish for the panic to kick

feathery and electrifying. My

start from the sole of my feet and crawl to the tips

Ayla. I don’t want you to choke on food. ”

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

squirming or pushing him away. I shoot him a glare, but he is not looking at me. He is smiling at

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

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

widen at my

eating food,

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like tap water. “I blurt.

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“What?” She frowns.

water is cold. I like tap water.

“2

nods.” let me call the server, she will get

before softening my voice. “I need to get some

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