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

him with something and I

curious with what.

chirped with a tone I did not think he had in him. It

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

losing the grin he

answered tightly and threw his arms

eyes swept to me and his brows knot as if trying

casserole and some stewed pork. I know you love chicken casserole Mr. Harrington,” Lillian

hand forward to give Sergio the two trays she held

sweet voice made me

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

lian as he chuckled. “A girl who cooks.

veins as

“You flatter

slap her with your fist,” Aiden whispered in my ear

covered mine, squeezing my fisted hand

part. This way

Lillian chirped, her gaze swinging from Aiden

a little an- noyed grunt. His eyes disinterestedly swiping over

nod. “Lillian,”

was when

urged while planting. himself back in his

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

on his mouth as he tilted

pulls my chair closer to him, until I was

eyes shift in

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