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 agreed to

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 far from the hostility

Ser- gio and patted his back. He

the grin he once sported

and threw his arms over the back

swept to me and his brows knot as

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

Sergio the two trays she held

chirpy sweet voice made me grit

Lillian. You’re such a sweet girl. And please call me Sergio, you’re not a stranger.” Sergio answered, the

motions for Margo to take the two trays from Lil- lian as he chuckled. “A girl who cooks. You’d make a perfect housewife. Who wouldn’t want to come home to a girl

as Sergio’s words slapped

“You flatter

little Sophie, you look like you’re about to slap her with your fist,” Aiden whispered in my ear as he

my fisted hand on

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

Lillian chirped, her gaze swinging from

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

nod. “Lillian,”

me by how happy she was when Aiden acknowledge

have a seat,” Sergio urged while planting. himself

his curi- ous eyes off me which tickled my nerves. I shifted uneasily, trying to stay polite and not

his mouth as he tilted his head

pulls my chair closer to him, until I was plastered to his

shift

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