Chapter 0153

NOAH

Should I have waited in the car? Why is she walking towards me with her parents by her side and why do they look perfectly fine I think to myself as I watch Aria approach me with her parents.

The last time I spoke to her father was over the buyout of his company, the conversation had not exactly played out as I planned or maybe I just underestimated Mr. Hayes and his desire to protect his company.

I remember the phone call vividly - his firm tone, his refusal to back down. I had underestimated him, and it cost me. But what's done is done. As Aria and her parents approach me, I can't help but wonder what they're thinking.

Do they still hold a grudge over me wanting to buy out their company? Do they know about the surrogacy my mother offered Aria? She seems so close to her mother, perhaps she had mentioned it to her. I try to push my thoughts aside and focus on the present moment.

Aria's father extends his hand, once they close the distance between us and I shake it, trying to