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.

was making more and more sense why Aiden had agreed to have

him with something and I

curious with what.

made it.” Sergio chirped with a tone I did not think he had in him. It was

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

the grin he once sported for

his arms over the back of

grey eyes swept to me and his brows knot as if trying to figure out

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

forward to give Sergio the two trays she held in

chirpy sweet voice made

such a 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

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

as Sergio’s words slapped me across my

giggled. “You

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

squeezing my

my woman with little knowledge on the cooking part. This way I can teach her myself and would-

her gaze

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

nod. “Lillian,”

smile nearly blind me by how happy she was when Aiden acknowledge her. It fueled my annoyance at

seat,” Sergio urged

curi- ous eyes off me which tickled my nerves. I shifted uneasily,

met before?” Christopher questioned, a grin curling on his mouth as he tilted his head while studying me across

chair closer

eyes shift in

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