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.

sense why Aiden had agreed to have lunch with

him with something and I

curious with what.

and Lillian dear! You two made it.” Sergio chirped with a tone I did not think he had in him. It was far

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

Christopher nod, losing the grin he once

Aiden answered tightly and threw his

swept to me and his brows knot as if trying to

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

her hand forward to give Sergio the two trays she

sweet voice made me grit my

me Sergio, you’re not a stranger.” Sergio answered, the crow lines by his eyes deepening and now more visible as

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

in my veins as Sergio’s words slapped

“You flatter

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

my fisted

on the cooking part. This way I can teach her myself and would- n’t that be great.” Aiden

chirped, her gaze swinging from Aiden

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

nod. “Lillian,”

when Aiden acknowledge her. It fueled

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

ous eyes off me which tickled

mouth as he tilted his head while studying me

gasped as Aiden suddenly pulls my chair closer

shift in

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