Chapter 622 - Group hug (only sisters) (2/2)

Sarah shook her head. ”He didn't sleep last night. Let him rest.”

”How are you doing?”, Sophia asked Sarah when she joined on the sofa.

”I'm OK.” Sarah forced a smile.

”How are things between you and Aiden?” Sophia continued probing.

”We are fine.” Sarah put on her best no-big-deal face, but she could not fool her sisters.

Both Sophia and JoAnna looked at Sarah openly showing that they don't believe her.

Sarah took a deep breath. ”We are working on it. He is trying, and I can tell that he is really sorry… but I feel insecure. I know that this crisis is over, and we are good, but I can't help myself from worrying what will happen next time. And I know that next time is coming, the only question is when. Last time we were lucky that Enrique didn't have a good plan or capable people and no one of us got hurt, but what will happen next time?”

Sophia patted Sarah's hand. ”There is no point worrying what might happen in the future. We should analyze what we know and prepare ourselves how much we can. But even with that, no one can guarantee that our future will be smooth sailing. And it's proven that we have bigger challenges than average people. How I see it, the fact that we have these challenges should be a good reason to enjoy this time of peace. And we have a lot to look forward to.” Sophia finished while subconsciously rubbing her belly.

”I know.” Sarah sighed. ”I would be much more at ease if Aiden's impulse is not to push me away at the first sight of danger because he believes that by doing that, he is keeping me safe.”

JoAnna was listening to Sarah and felt that something is amiss. ”This is first time he did something like this, right?”

Sarah confirmed.

”You two are always ending up in some mess. How come this is the first time?” JoAnna was puzzled.

”So far, I was the one attracting trouble, and he never hesitated to protect me. I believe that this is the first time he feels that it's serious… And he is not confident that he can win this fight.” Sarah could not hide how troubled she is with this. She thought over and over again what would it mean if that Eastern European family identifies Aiden as the one who learned from their Master. Will they force him to work for them? To join that family? Or will they hurt him? Cripple him? Kill him?!! None of these options was a good one, and each next option was worse than the previous one!

JoAnna looked at Sarah who trembled while her face frowned from concern, and JoAnna couldn't find words to comfort her. So, she gave her a big hug. Sophia joined in the hug as well.

Jeff and Felix listened to the whole conversation and they exchanged glances. They were not sure if they should join in the group hug or not… but they silently agreed that it would be awkward, so they watched sisters from the side.

”Hey, do you know what will cheer us up?”, JoAnna suddenly asked.

”What?” Sarah smiled because JoAnna's enthusiasm was contagious.

”Snowman! We didn't make a snowman in ages! There is still daylight outside, let's go and make one!” JoAnna beamed.

Sisters agreed and dressed up in warm winter outerwear, ready to make a snowman, leaving Jeff and Felix inside to work on dinner and to start that fire already.