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

had definitely baited him with something and

curious with what.

a tone I did not think he had in him. It was far from

and patted his back. He

the grin he

Aiden answered tightly and threw his arms over the

and his brows knot as if trying

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

hand forward to give Sergio the two trays she

chirpy sweet voice made me grit

Sergio answered, the

girl who cooks. You’d make

my veins as Sergio’s words slapped me

giggled. “You flatter

her with your fist,” Aiden whispered in my ear as he leaned

hand covered mine, squeezing my

think I much rather my woman with little knowledge on the cooking part. This way I can teach her myself and would- n’t that be great.”

chirped, her gaze swinging

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

nod. “Lillian,”

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

urged while planting. himself

her chair mirroring Aiden’s 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

we met before?” Christopher questioned, a grin curling on his mouth as he tilted his head

Aiden suddenly pulls my chair closer to

shift in

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