Ariana’s POV Mr. Ferrari was the Gideon? Our eyes met, and my heart dropped to my stomach. “Hi Ariana, your mom couldn't stop talking about her little princess. Come here, let me see you.” He said. Looking to Mom, I caught the slight frown in her expression, but my gaze settled on Gideon. His jaw stretched as a slow smile spread his lips. “Come closer, Malyska. Don’t be shy.” Shy? I coughed a laugh. Mom released him, stepping closer to me, she held my wrist as she pulled me to him. “Oh, she’s not. She’s just processing the new environment. Right, baby?” Mom asked with a pinched smile. When I didn’t say anything, she tweaked my wrist. Pressing my lips together, I blinked to distract myself from the sting in my flesh. A hand suddenly reached for my arm, touching me lightly and I flinched. “Are you okay, Milaya?” I looked up to find Gideon's eyes searching mine. By that time, Mom had already released her grip on me. I opened my mouth to speak, but nothing
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