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

definitely baited him

curious with what.

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

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

losing the grin he once sported

answered tightly and threw his arms over the

and his brows knot

I know you love chicken casserole

the two trays she held

sweet voice made me grit

stranger.” Sergio answered, the crow lines by his eyes deepening and now more visible as he smiles at Lillian

for Margo to take the two trays from Lil- lian as he chuckled. “A girl who cooks. You’d make a perfect housewife.

boiled in my veins as Sergio’s words slapped me

“You flatter

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

covered mine, squeezing my fisted

part. This way I can teach

Lillian chirped, her gaze swinging

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

nod. “Lillian,”

when

a seat, have a seat,” Sergio urged

off me which tickled my

met before?” Christopher questioned, a grin curling on his mouth

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

eyes shift in

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