Possessively Claimed(The beauty & the possessive series 3)

chapter 28

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MARCO's POV

I looked at Maggie with a small smile on my lips when I felt her warm hand hold mine. We were in the car, on our way to the restaurant that my father mentioned. I couldn't explain what I was feeling now.

For some reason, I wanted to back out and just go back home but somewhere inside of me knew that I wanted to see him too.

"Are you okay? You look tense." My wife asked with a hint or worry. I nodded my head and then guided her head to rest on my shoulder.

"I'm fine. I just don't know what to feel right now." I admitted honestly and then put my arm over her shoulders.

"I understand. Don't overthink about it. I know that you agreed to go see him because you wanted to hear him out too. Don't worry. I'll be by your side." She assured me and then kissed my cheek. For some reason, hearing her say that made me feel calm.

Just knowing that she would be with me, supporting me was more than enough for me.

"Thank you, my queen. If you weren't here, I don't think I would go." I pulled her closer to my body even more and I smiled inwardly when she embraced me.

"You don't have to thank me. I'm your wife, after all." I kissed the top of her head. No one spoke between us after that. We just stayed on that position until we finally arrived at the restaurant. I told the driver to just wait for us at the parking lot.

When we went out of the car, I saw the two cars of my men not far from my car. I knew that they were already on their positions around the area.

"Let's go?" I asked Maggie and then intertwined our fingers together. She smiled at me and then nodded her head. When we entered the restaurant, the maître d guided us to our table. For some reason, my heart thumped faster when I saw my father, quietly sitting at one of the tables.

He has four men standing near him, obviously his bodyguards. I unknowingly tightened my hands.

"You okay? Don't be too tense." Maggie whispered to me and then smiled at me sweetly. I took a deep breath. When the maître d left, we approached the table. Then, it was like a slow motion when he raised his head and our eyes met.

I didn't know if my eyes were playing tricks on me but his amber eyes shone with happiness upon recognizing me. I didn't expect him to recognize me.

"Unu..." He called and then stood up. He looked reluctant of what to do next. I could see the longing in his eyes while gazing at me but I mentally shook my head, not believing what I was seeing. It's impossible!

He rushed towards me and was about to give me a hug when I automatically took a step backwards, avoiding him. Pain passed through his eyes. I gritted my teeth.

"What do you want us to talk about? We don't have enough time to waste here so tell me what you want now." I said sternly.

"Marco..." Maggie rebuked in a gentle tone. I heaved a sigh. I couldn't control my anger but I tried not to let my negative emotions rule me over.

"L-Let's have a seat first." My father said with a sad face and then sat back on his seat. I pulled a chair for my wife, letting her sit first before sitting next to her.