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 Duncan'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
