Riya's POV
When Hiram and I arrived at his mansion, he led me to the dining room where dinner was neatly arranged over the table. The sight of the food made me remember that I hadn't eaten anything since breakfast, and my stomach rumbled in sudden hunger.
He pulled out a chair for me and I sat on it before he also sat down opposite of me. He gave me a small smile as he did so.
“Candice insisted on making dinner when she heard you'd be coming over. I tried to convince her otherwise but she didn't listen. Sometimes, she acts like she's a parent to me and it's annoying.”
He picked his cutleries and drew a dish closer to him. A small smile crossed my face too.
“You should be lucky you have someone who acts as a parent figure in your life.” My words made him lift his gaze to look at me aga
