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

baited him with something and I

curious with what.

two made it.” Sergio chirped with a tone I did

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

nod, losing the grin he

threw his arms over the back

to me and his brows knot as

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

hand forward to give Sergio the two trays she

chirpy sweet voice made me

You’re such a sweet girl. And please call me Sergio, you’re not a stranger.” Sergio answered, the crow lines by his eyes

chuckled. “A girl who cooks. You’d

and anger boiled in my veins as Sergio’s words slapped

giggled. “You

with your fist,” Aiden

hand covered mine, squeezing my

the cooking part. This way I can teach her myself

gaze swinging from Aiden

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

nod. “Lillian,”

bright smile nearly blind me by how happy she was when Aiden acknowledge

have a seat,” Sergio urged while planting.

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 tell him to move his stare

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

Aiden suddenly pulls my chair closer to him,

shift in

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