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.

knowing

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

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anyone else. He made me happy on my terms. He always wanted me to do the

red. My lips curl into a grin. They must have been together for so long

each other, I hope you understand each other and make each other happy. Let each other do the things

I avert my gaze to my

ever happen between Massimo and me.

to become

have hated it

touch is the only man’s touch that my body and

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Aunt Calista. I will let her do what her heart wants as long as she lets me

first time, and sends a’shudder down my

hoarse voice,

my spoon, before I yelp

jumps to my

blurt, grabbing the glass

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you sure?” Calista

course.” I blurt before

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my thigh, sneakily pushing my dress up so he can touch

into knots. I should start panicking

fingers slipping in my inner thigh. My breath hitches.

fists on the table. I

panic to kick in, it’s not

down to my knee, his touch feathery and electrifying. My core pulses, forcing me to clench my legs close.

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

I don’t want you to choke

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

me hold back from squirming or pushing him away. I shoot him a glare, but he is not

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

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

at my sudden move.

Max to find him silently eating food,

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tap water. “I

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“What?” She frowns.

towards my glass. “This water is

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let me call the server, she will

before softening my voice. “I need to get some fresh air too. That’s why I would

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