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.

why Aiden had agreed to

him with something

curious with what.

I did not think

Ser- gio and patted his back. He then turned to face Aiden and I and I noted how Aiden

nod, losing the grin he once

and threw his arms

his brows knot

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

Sergio the two trays she held in

chirpy sweet voice made me grit my

me Sergio, you’re not a stranger.” Sergio answered, the crow lines by his eyes

from Lil- lian as he chuckled. “A girl who cooks. You’d make

and anger boiled in my veins as Sergio’s words slapped

giggled. “You

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

squeezing my fisted hand on my

the cooking part. This way I can teach her myself

chirped, her gaze swinging

away from me after letting out a little an- noyed

nod. “Lillian,”

me by how happy she was when Aiden acknowledge her. It fueled my annoyance

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

mirroring Aiden’s while Christopher sat mirroring mine. He had yet to move his curi- ous eyes off me which tickled

his mouth as he tilted his head while studying me

pulls my chair closer to him, until

eyes shift in

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