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10 More careful? The words echoed in my head, each syllable a fresh wound. Damn you, Lorenzo! “Of course,” I said with my voice steady despite the storm raging inside me. “I’ll be more careful, Lorenzo.” As Stefania’s sobs subsided, Lorenzo guided her to a chair, his hand lingering on hers in a way that … Read More “The second chance for a mafia’s runaway bride 10” »
09 I hated the moment. Feeling like an outsider rather than the bride made me feel disgusted. Before I could excuse myself from Gloria, a delivery interrupted us. A man entered, carrying a garment bag along with several boxes. Dresses Lorenzo approached, smiling in that way that felt more rehearsed than real. “Aletta,” he began, … Read More “The second chance for a mafia’s runaway bride 9” »
08 “Can you be more reasonable, Aletta? Lorenzo asked and now his tone is somehow back to being normal of him. Cold. Always cold on me “Enough with your tantrums.” My voice tinged with disbelief next. “Hah! Wow… “Isnickered then calmed myself. “Okay Lorenzo…I shrugged. *Reunion, eh? Then, yeah… I think I must be here. … Read More “The second chance for a mafia’s runaway bride 8” »
07 “Matteo…” I hushed his name with my controlled emotion of being irritated. “I know you hate the Corvinos and Volantes, I feel that. Even though I don’t know your reasons at all… still, that’s not my business to dig on. I hope you get what I mean, Do what makes you happy and satisfied … Read More “The second chance for a mafia’s runaway bride 7” »
COG “Who was that? I thought I heard something about a visa,” Lorenzo asked casually, his gaze fixed on his phone, scrolling as always. I don’t know what time he got home last night. And I didn’t care to ask. “It’s nothing. Just work–related,” I replied, my tone light, dismissive. His shoulders relaxed, the tension … Read More “The second chance for a mafia’s runaway bride 6” »
05 The trending headline about Lorenzo flashed on my phone screen like a siren–Lorenzo Corvino spends million on vintage moon brooch to bring a smile to his beloved. The accompanying photo was grainy, but the world assumed the woman beside him was me. I stared at it, my laughter bitter and sharp. Eight million dollars … Read More “The second chance for a mafia’s runaway bride 5” »
04 Lorenzo no longer cared about the doubts gnawing at him and rushed Stefania inside the house after I said that. e looks so funny with his urgency and unrelenting footsteps He I sighed watching them and turned to look at Matteo. “I think your boss allowed me to enjoy my night. Matteo, so better… … Read More “The second chance for a mafia’s runaway bride 4” »
t follow me too as instructed by his boss. “Aletta, where are you going?” Lorenzo’s footsteps echoing against the pavement as he approached me. I looked straight at his eyes, my heart pounding in my chest. His expression was unreadable, his dark eyes searching mine for something he would never find “I just changed my … Read More “The second chance for a mafia’s runaway bride 3” »
02 “I’m not some damsel,” I hissed at Matteo and left. I don’t trust him, he’s working under Corvino’s organization. “Where are you going? He followed as I walked back to the Elysian Manor premises Back to humiliation?”. “None of your business continued walking and looking for the driver assigned to me “Going back to … Read More “The second chance for a mafia’s runaway bride 2” »
The Second Chance for A Mafia’s Runaway Bride You think your wedding day is supposed to be the happiest day of your life, right? Wrong. Turns out, mine was set to be the ultimate joke–on me. Eight years with Lorenzo, and what do I get? A fiancé who’s making out with my half–sister in our … Read More “The second chance for a mafia’s runaway bride 1” »