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

had definitely baited him with

curious with what.

Lillian dear! You two made it.” Sergio chirped with a tone I did not

back. He then turned to face Aiden and I and I noted how Aiden

Christopher nod, losing the grin he

answered tightly and threw his

Muralo’s grey eyes swept to me and his brows

some stewed pork. I know you love

to give Sergio the

voice made me grit my

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

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

my veins as Sergio’s

“You flatter

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

squeezing my fisted hand

little knowledge on the cooking part. This way I

her gaze swinging

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

nod. “Lillian,”

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

a seat, have a seat,” Sergio urged while

Christopher sat mirroring mine. He had yet to move his curi- ous eyes off me which tickled my nerves. I shifted uneasily, trying to stay polite and not

mouth as he tilted his head while studying

Aiden suddenly pulls my chair closer

shift

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