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.

making more and more sense why Aiden had

him with something

curious with what.

tone I did not think he had in him. It was far from the hostility

patted his back. He then turned to face Aiden and

the grin

Aiden answered tightly and threw his

me and his brows knot as if trying to figure out

made chicken casserole and some stewed pork. I know you love chicken casserole Mr.

give Sergio the two trays she held in

made me

Sergio answered, the crow lines by his eyes deepening

“A girl who cooks. You’d make a perfect housewife. Who wouldn’t want to

as Sergio’s words

“You flatter me

you’re about to slap her with your fist,” Aiden whispered in my ear as he leaned closer

squeezing my fisted hand

cooking part. This way I can teach her myself

Lillian chirped, her gaze swinging from Aiden

an- noyed grunt. His eyes disinterestedly swiping

nod. “Lillian,”

blind me by how happy she was when Aiden acknowledge

have a seat,” Sergio urged while planting. himself back in his

had yet to move his curi- ous eyes off me which tickled

on his mouth as

chair closer to him, until I was

eyes shift in

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