Chapter 173
Dario
I enjoyed seeing you today!
Dario
I almost fell from my carseat and stared at the heart emoji with big eyes. He wasn’t flirting with me. No, he
wasn’t.
The heart was just meant to be something friendly and was nothing special. He said it himself. He didn’t want to create any issues with Christian.
But why was my heart beating fast? It was probably because I felt embarrassed. That had to be it.
Dario
See you tomorrow, beautiful
I gasped and threw my phone on my knees. Was I suppose to reply?
My thoughts got interrupted by Christian, who opened the car while he held Siena in his hands. “Siena!” I called out in a happy tone. She squealed after seeing my face and buried her head in Christian’s neck.
I had the sudden urge to unbuckle my seat belt to get to my daughter-but Christian, who was as quiet as a mouse, made his way to the back and seemed to be in a hurry to leave.
“Are you not going to argue with me and over who should drive?” I laughed at him, but he didn’t even crack a smile. “You drive.” He spoke while he buckled up Siena.
“Oh, okay,” I spoke, confused. “Are you staying in the back, or…”
Christian gave me an irritated look which already told me everything I needed to know. “Okay, so you’ll stay in the back.” I sighed. He was having one of his mood swings again, and it made me think about. Dario’s words. Did Christian really go through with his plan and faced his uncle?
“Christian, wait!” A voice suddenly yelled from afar. Franco ran over and stuck his head through the open car window. “Oh, wow,” I spoke, surprised, but Franco ignored me and stared at Christian.
“So you’re going to leave, just like that?” Franco frowned. “No explanation, nothing as to why my son, who is supposed to be dead, is still alive?” He yelled out, but this time Christian leaned towards the window and slammed his hand in front of Franco’s mouth.
Not that loud!” Christian told him. Christian gave me a worried look, but what he didn’t know was that Dario already told me part of the truth, so the only thing I had to process
some rest, and you need some time to process this news. I don’t want you to faint
was always literesting to see how he had no
from the
even gave me a chance to tell him about Dario “So.”1 sighed as I turned my head to Christian. I knew he had his reasons, so I wasn’t even going to argue
knew I was good at throwing tantrumns, so he undeniably expected me to attack him, but I didn’t mean any harm and it was just a question. “So you saw your uncle?” I changed my
going to yell at him. “Uh, yes.” He frowned. He told me the entire story as I drove off and was sure not to miss
I asked, shocked. This was the exact reason why Christian didn’t want to tell anyone
flowers for my dad while he’s trying to destroy everything he built,” Christian spoke in disbelief. “I don’t understand
give him a tight hug and tell him everything was going to be alright, but we
“Why?”
to make any assumptions for ourselves.” I explained. “He obviously has a good idea about
sighed. “I don’t know what will happen if I’ll tell him that. He
to see Christian cared for his grandfather, but that wasn’t going to get us anywhere at the moment. “Christian, he fainted because he saw his son who was supposed to be dead-that’s completely
so did I. I could at least give
a bottle.” Christian spoke after we arrived home and immediately
space. I stood in the door opening and watched him from a distance until he was finally ready to
and ran over to him to give him a back hug. “Yes.” I smiled. “I
so he could put Siena in her crib. “Did
around with an apologetic look on his face and held my hand. “I’m sorry, I just felt like I had to
want to take
mean you’re not allowed to talkgo me I know your uncle’s words must’ve scared
secrets, remember?”
around my waist and stared into my eyes. “What did I ever do to deserve you?” He smiled “You gave me
like the old times?” I suggested. Christian grew a
I ask Enzo and Carmen–
shook his head. “Just you and me.”
some snacks and blankets before we made our way to the theater
do you want to watch?” I asked Christian. He seemed unbothered and leaned back while he sipped his drink.
know I like Disney movies,” I sighed, annoyed. It was typically something for him to let me choose,
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