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 sense why Aiden had agreed to have lunch with

him with something and

curious with what.

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

he shook hands with Ser- gio and patted his back. He then turned to face Aiden and I

nod, losing the grin

answered tightly and threw his arms over the back of my

his brows knot as if trying to figure out who

casserole and some stewed pork. I know you

to give Sergio the two

voice made me grit my

sweet girl. And please call me Sergio, you’re not a stranger.” Sergio answered, the crow lines by his eyes deepening and now more visible as he smiles at

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

anger boiled in my veins as Sergio’s words

“You flatter me

with your fist,” Aiden whispered in my ear

hand covered mine, squeezing my fisted

This way I can teach her myself and would-

Lillian chirped, her gaze swinging from

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

nod. “Lillian,”

happy she was when Aiden acknowledge her. It fueled my annoyance at the

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

had yet to move his curi- ous eyes off me which tickled my nerves. I shifted uneasily, trying

we met before?” Christopher questioned, a grin curling on his mouth as he tilted his head

Aiden suddenly pulls my chair closer

shift

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