Invisible to My First Love (Harper and Maddox) novel Chapter 79

Chapter 79

Harper

Mr and Mrs Aldridge took the seats at the ends of the table while Grayson and Tiffany sat right across from. Maddox and me.

Each time I came to the conclusion that all the food was served, the chefs kept returning with more to add to the table. The aroma was enough to make my mouth water.

In any other situation, it would’ve deeply hurt me to watch Grasyosn and Tiffany whisper to each other, knowing that despite everything that had happened, he was still the one.

But I didn’t get to see much as Maddox had my full attention, talking about Dante and how he’d take me to all his upcoming exhibitions. My genuine excitement seemed to get on Grayson and Tiffany’s nerves the one time I glanced at them.

It was only when Mrs Aldridge cleared her throat and clinked a glass with a spoon that we all stopped talking and looked in his direction.

“When I said we had so much to talk about, I didn’t mean to yourselves.”

She rolled her eyes with a chuckle and paused, as if waiting for some laughter, but that wasn’t as funny as she thought it was. Maddox and I even shared a knowing glance.

Quickly realizing it, she said, “Anyway, the menu today

was my idea. Enjoy!”

She sat back down with a smile that faded when she glanced at me.

I paid little attention to her as Maddox asked me what I wanted to have first since there was so much variety.

I first went for what made my mouth water the most and as we all began to

speak, his tone polite.

faciat, Mr Aldridge was the first to

“So, Harper, it’s so interesting to me that you and my son–in–law go way back.”

I paused with the fork in my hand, forcing myself to smile and I caught Grayson doing the same.

“Yes, we do. I’ve known him for years,” I said, my voice getting quieter towards the end as I thought about how he threw all that way for Tiffany.

“I remember seeing the two of you in the streets when you were younger, looking like you were looking for some trouble.”

“Well,” Mrs Aldridge annoyingly cut in. “Those days were fun while they lasted. Grayson dear, if you could choose between going back to those days and this particular moment in time, what would it be?”

He chuckled in disbelief. “Do you even have to ask?” He lovingly looked at Tiffany. “I’d choose being here with my wife and our little one on the way over everything else.”

“Me too, babe.” Tiffany chimed in, her voice sweet.

“Aww. Isn’t this so romantic?” Mrs Aldridge said. “You two are such lovebirds!”

“Dad, I’ve decided to keep the center mansion in Larkspur Hills for myself,” Maddox sharply interrupted her.

Mr Aldridge nodded, like he was pleased. “That’s great. I was wondering if I’d hear something like that.”

“That place was so huge that before Maddox took me there, he gave me a heads up to wear some comfortable shoes,” I chimed in.

“That was great thinking.” Mr Aldridge pointed out.

“Wait, you went to Larkspur Hills?” Mrs Aldridge’s eyes narrowed. “When was this?”

“A while back.” Maddox lazily sipped from his glass.

“And why am I only finding out about it now?” She snapped a little, mainly because things weren’t going her way.

“Honey, leave him alone.” Mr Aldridge shut her up. “I thought I told you about it. I must have imagined it. The important thing is that he liked it enough to keep something for himself.”

She huffed, leaning back in her seat with pursed lips. For a moment, she seemed defeated. Then, she reached for her glass of water, bringing it to her lips but not drinking from it right away.

“Oh, Harper, I hate sitting here and pretending like we all don’t know what’s going through your head about Tiffany and what she did to you last week in London.”