Chapter 154

Sophie’s pov

“Guests?” Aiden asked tightly, his jaw popping.

Sergio suddenly rises to his feet, looking over at where Margo disappeared off to.

“Yes guests. Did I not mention it yesterday?” Sergio chuckled while fixing his tie and tilted his head. “Forgive me grandson, must have slipped my mind.” He apologized.

It was very evident that Sergio was not sorry at all and that he had planned to surprise Aiden and me.

I can feel the knots in my belly worsen.

“What guests Sergio? Who have you invited?” Aiden asked, his face mirroring the vexation he currently felt.

Sergio face showcased a smirk that didn’t sit well with me. But instead of answering Aiden’s question, he only pushed out his hand and pointed at Margo who was coming back over here.

But behind her is a familiar man, tall and brooding. When he nears and shifts slightly is when I realize Lillian Muralo is a couple feet away from the tall brooding man.

“Aiden?” I voiced out in confusion, my hand gripping his.

“We can leave-

“Now now Aiden, that would be rude to our guests. Christopher hasn’t seen you in a while. And Lillian just got

here, stay a few and let’s catch up. Besides, don’t forget what we discussed yesterday.” Sergio snorted, walking over to Lil- lian and Christopher Muralo.

Í looked over at Aiden, confused more than ever. “What you two discussed?”

Aiden shakes his head, squeezing my hand reassuringly. “It’s nothing, don’t worry.”

I was not reassured.

more and more sense why Aiden had

baited him

curious with what.

two made it.” Sergio chirped with a tone I did not think he had in him. It was far from the hostility he normally

and patted his back. He then turned to face Aiden and I

losing the grin he once sported

his arms over

eyes swept to me and his brows knot

I know you love chicken

to give Sergio the two trays she held in

made

You’re such a sweet girl. And please call me Sergio, you’re not a stranger.” Sergio answered, the

“A girl who

boiled in my veins as Sergio’s words slapped me across

giggled. “You flatter me

like you’re about to slap her with your fist,” Aiden whispered in my ear

covered mine, squeezing my fisted hand

I much rather my woman with little knowledge on the cooking part. This way I can teach her myself and would- n’t that be great.”

gaze

after letting out a little an- noyed grunt. His eyes disinterestedly

nod. “Lillian,”

when Aiden acknowledge her. It fueled my

Sergio urged while planting. himself

sat mirroring mine. He had yet to move his curi- ous eyes off me which tickled my nerves.

curling on his mouth as

pulls my chair closer to

eyes shift

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