Chapter 21 Skylar spent the next two days exploring the Foster villa .
With Patricia and her husband at work , it was just her and Aiden .
Whether at his mothers request or his own initiative , he gave her the grand tour .
The wine cellar , rooftop garden , home theater , pool each space more impressive than the last .
They lost track of time , moving from one spot to another , conversation flowing easily until sunset .
That evening , Patricia threw an impromptu barbecue in the garden , regaling Skylar with stories about her mothers college days .
The men tended the grill , keeping plates full and glasses topped off .
Under the Tuscan stars , with piano music drifting through the warm air and flowers blooming around them , Skylar felt truly at peace .
Her moms FaceTime call came during dinner .
After chatting with Skylar , Patricia commandeered the phone for some best friend catch up time .

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Skylar grabbed a Coke and stretched , catching Aidens eye .
They shared a smile as she stole a chicken wing from his plate .
Patricia noticed , turning the camera their way .
Sarah , look how well theyre getting along already ! Must be fate .
They both knew about the childhood matchmaking , though neither had mentioned it .
Skylar blushed , hiding behind her drink .
12.3 % Chapter 21 Aiden remained composed , politely greeting Mrs.
Harrison and asking when shed visit .
Patricias eyebrows shot up .
Since when are you so interested in visitors ? Ulterior motives , perhaps ? Aiden sighed at his mothers teasing .
Skylar mentioned her mom might come next month .
I was just asking .
Skylar quickly backed him up .
Their mothers exchanged delighted looks .
Before returning the phone , Patricia added slyly , Sarah , dont forget to bring those childhood mementos when you visit .
They might come in handy ! The parents shared knowing laughs while the younger pair tactfully ignored the matchmaking attempts .
Skylar quickly changed subjects .
Mom , Ill text you a list of things to bring when you come .
As they were saying goodbye , her mother added , Honey , its your brothers birthday today .
Give him a call .
He went to Paris to see his mom maybe hell come to Florence .
You two should have dinner .
With a start , Skylar remembered Callias turned 24 in a few hours .
A month ago , shed been agonizing over his gift .
Now shed completely forgotten .
But she kept up acting , agreeing without mentioning his earlier appearance .
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