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.

and more sense why Aiden had agreed to have

had definitely baited him

curious with what.

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

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

the grin he

answered tightly and threw his arms over the

to me and his brows knot as if trying to figure out who I

casserole and some stewed pork. I know you love chicken casserole

Sergio the two

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 crow lines by his eyes deepening and now more visible as he smiles

two trays from Lil- lian as he chuckled. “A girl who cooks. You’d make

boiled in my veins as Sergio’s words slapped me

giggled. “You flatter me

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

squeezing my fisted hand on my

much rather my woman with little knowledge on the cooking part. This way I can teach her

gaze swinging from

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

nod. “Lillian,”

nearly blind me by how happy she was when Aiden acknowledge

seat,” Sergio urged

had yet to move his curi- ous eyes off me which tickled my nerves. I shifted uneasily, trying to stay

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

suddenly pulls my chair closer to him, until I was

shift

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