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.

and more sense why

him with something

curious with what.

tone I did not think he had in him.

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

nod, losing the grin

his arms over the back of

to me and his brows knot as if trying to figure out who I

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

hand forward to give Sergio the two

voice made me grit my

a sweet girl. And please call me Sergio, you’re not a stranger.” Sergio answered, the crow lines by his eyes

Lil- lian as he chuckled. “A girl who cooks.

boiled in my veins as Sergio’s words slapped me across

“You

slap her with

mine, squeezing my fisted hand

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

chirped, her gaze

out a little an-

nod. “Lillian,”

blind me by how happy she was when Aiden acknowledge

have a seat,” Sergio urged while

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 while studying me

gasped as Aiden suddenly pulls my chair closer to him, until I was plastered to his

eyes shift in

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