Chapter 193

Aria's POV "Oh! Tell me a story!About your romantic story。" Anna pleaded with those eager puppy eyes I simply couldn't resist. God, what could I possibly say? The only stories I know would probably get me in trouble! As Anna stared at me expectantly, I frantically searched for a way to dodge her request. Thankfully, salvation came in the form of Tricia Winter's voice calling from the dining room: "Kids! Dinner's ready!" Anna immediately dropped the subject, bouncing excitedly. "Aria! Dinner time! My dad made something special just for you tonight—he's an amazing cook!" "Then I'll definitely need to eat plenty," I replied, breathing an internal sigh of relief. "Yes, yes!" Anna nodded enthusiastically before skipping off to help with dinner preparations. Clayton, who had been quietly sitting beside Aiden, also excused himself with a polite "Dinner's ready, Aria," before following his sister to help with the soup. I glanced at Aiden, feeling the tension gradually leave my shoulders. "Shou