Falling For The Father
Love and revenge don't mix well in the dark streets of Milan.
When Daisy Fontana stepped into her engagement party at the Marino mansion, she thought she had it all. A handsome fiancé from one of Milan's most powerful families, a bright future ahead, and a perfect life far from her father's reach. But that dream shattered in a single night when her sister Sofia exposed her family's little secret... she wasn’t really a Fontana at all.
Daisy was humiliated and cast aside by her fiancé Antonio, so she came up with what she thought was the perfect revenge. She'd get close to Antonio’s father, the feared Don Vincenzo Marino, by becoming his assistant. In her mind, it was simple: make Antonio jealous by becoming important to his father's empire. Then hopefully that would make him realise he made a mistake by letting her go.
But what Daisy didn't know was that Vincenzo had watched her for a while, hoping for a chance. While she plotted her little revenge against the son, she had no idea she was walking straight into the arms of a man who had craved her for a while. She was supposed to get back at the son, but didn't expect she'd be falling for the father.
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Chapter: Chapter 107Time went by very fast in the Marino mansion. Daisy’s belly had grown very big. She was so big that she could not see her own feet anymore, and was struggling with simple tasks. Her body was not as easy to move as it was before. It was hard for her to bend over to pick up things that she dropped. Just the other day, she had tried to tie her shoes. She sat down on the bed and leaned forward slowly, trying to reach the lace. But she could not reach it. Her big stomach was in the way. She tried again but she felt a sharp pull in her back.“Ouch, my back!” she whispered. “It hurts so much. I cannot do this anymore.” She gave up. She just sat there, looking at the shoe in frustration. The other time, she had tried to get out of the bed, but it seemed impossible. She tried to push herself up with her arms. But it was too hard. Luckily, Maria arrived just in time to assist her. “Why didn’t you call me, dear?”“You think I want anyone to see me like this? It’s so embarrassing. I had to wait
Last Updated: 2025-10-04
Chapter: Chapter 106Daisy and Vincenzo arrive back at the Marino mansion. The big, black cars pulled up to the huge front door. The house felt different now. It felt like home.The big doors opened, and the house was ready for them. Maria was standing right there. She had a big, warm smile on her face. Many of the guards and maids were also standing there. Maria walked forward fast. She hugged Daisy very tight. “Welcome home, Donna,” Maria said. “We missed you so much. We have been waiting for you. The house is ready for you both.”“Oh I missed you too, Maria.” Daisy hugged her tightly.“Welcome home, sir.” She turned to Vincenzo. “I hope you enjoyed your trip?”Vincenzo nodded. He put his hand on Daisy’s lower back and smiled at Maria. “Thank you, Maria. The trip was perfect. But it is good to be home.”Maria had prepared a very warm welcome for them. The house was decorated. There were fresh flowers everywhere and candles in the halls. It smelled so good. She knew Daisy would like them.“Oh my goodnes
Last Updated: 2025-10-03
Chapter: Chapter 106It was the last day on the beautiful island. Daisy knew this was the end of their perfect time. But she was happy because she had such a good time with Vincenzo. It was sad because they had to leave this place.Daisy walked slowly along the shore. She wanted to remember everything. She wanted to put every small detail of the island into her memory. She looked at the blue water, watching the small waves come in and then go out. She watched the little sea birds flying high in the bright sky. She felt the cool breeze on her skin, and closed her eyes for a long moment, taking a very deep breath. This was the last time she would see this beauty for a long time. She walked a few more steps, hearing nothing but the waves. It was so peaceful.Then, she felt two strong arms wrap around her from behind. She didn't need to open her eyes to know who it was. She knew the strong arms belonged to only one man. Vincenzo.He leaned down and kissed the back of her head.“Are you making a memory, amore
Last Updated: 2025-10-02
Chapter: Chapter 105The days on the island had flown by quite quickly. Every single moment had been perfect. But now, as the honeymoon was coming to its end, a nervous feeling started to form inside Daisy’s heart. They were going back to Milan soon. They were going back to the world of the mafia. And she was not just going back as Vincenzo’s girl anymore. She was going back as his wife, Donna Marino, and the mother of his child.She sat on the big balcony, watching the sea. The blue color was so calming, but her mind was not calm. She was thinking about all the eyes that would be on her. All the men and women who would judge her. She felt small and so worried about stepping into the role of Donna while carrying a child. It felt like too much to carry. She didn’t know if she was going to fit into her role.Soon, Vincenzo found her there. He walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her, resting his chin on the top of her head. He could feel the tension in her shoulders. He knew she was worrying ag
Last Updated: 2025-10-01
Chapter: Chapter 104Daisy and Vincenzo were sleeping close together, wrapped up in soft blankets. Suddenly, Daisy jerked awake. Her eyes flew open. She was breathing very fast, and her body was shaking. She was covered in sweat, the sheets were sticking to her skin. In her dream, she had been running, running in the dark forest but she couldn’t get away.She had seen herself back in that horrible room where Madonna kept her. She managed to run away but Madonna was right behind her. She saw herself trip and fall, and saw Madonna raise her hand, ready to stab her with the knife she was holding, a terrifying smile on her face. And just as the pain was about to hit her again, she woke up.Daisy cried quietly. She didn't want to wake Vincenzo. She tried to stop the tears, pushing her face into the pillow so he wouldn’t hear the small, shaking sounds coming from her throat. But the tears just kept coming, hot and fast.Vincenzo, a man who only slept with one ear off, heard her tiny sobs. His eyes opened right
Last Updated: 2025-09-30
Chapter: Chapter 103Daisy and Vincenzo decided to go out to the small town. They walked hand in hand, looking at the beautiful scenery. The people of the town were so friendly. They were walking past a small house when a couple came out, smiling. The man was holding a guitar, while the woman was holding a bottle of wine. “Hello!” the woman said. “You two look so beautiful together. You look like you're on your honeymoon.” Daisy blushed slightly. “Thank you, and yes, we are on our honeymoon.”“You chose the right place to spend your honeymoon. We are having a small party here with some friends. Just some music and some food. It’s just a small gathering we hold once in a while for the locals. You both should come. It would be so much fun.” The woman invited them.“Umm,” Daisy turned to Vincenzo, as if seeking his approval.Vincenzo was about to decline. But Daisy kept looking at him with those pretty eyes of hers, pouting.“Please, come. It’ll be so much fun. You’ll get to meet other people there as well
Last Updated: 2025-09-29
Chapter: Epilogue One Year Later The Barrett estate was filled with life, laughter, and warmth. It was the twins’ first birthday, and the garden had been transformed into a magical wonderland with twinkling lights, pastel-colored balloons, and flowers. The scent of freshly baked cakes and savory treats prepared for the celebration filled the air. Raven stood in front of a large mirror in her bedroom, adjusting the delicate lace dress she wore. The gown hugged her figure in all the right places, a testament to how well she'd recovered after giving birth. She had lost some of her confidence after having the babies – her body had gone through so many changes, and she had hated looking in the mirror for a long time until Mason wouldn't allow her to anymore. The thing she was most self-conscious of was the scar from the surgery she had had to have after the babies were delivered. Mason bought matching lingerie and sexy sleepwear and refused to let her question how stunning she was. Every time he saw her h
Last Updated: 2024-12-07
Chapter: One hundred and seven When they returned to the mansion that evening, the house was eerily quiet."What’s going on?" Raven asked. "Where'd everyone go?""What's that over there?" Blair pointed to a small bouquet on the table. Attached to it was a note that read, Come to the garden.Raven’s heart skipped a beat. She followed the note’s instructions, and when she stepped into the garden, her breath caught.The garden was transformed into a romantic paradise. Twinkling fairy lights adorned the trees, and a path of rose petals led to a small table surrounded by candles."Mason did this," Raven whispered, her heart swelling. Suddenly her aching feet had disappeared, the back pain that had hit her while they were in Victoria’s Secret and signalled the end of the trip. Her exhaustion was gone and she was smiling so much her cheeks hurt. She was already close to tears as she took it all in.Just as she took a step forward, looking for Mason, a sharp pain shot through her abdomen. She grabbed her stomach and cried
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Chapter: One hundred and six Later that night, Raven was on a call with Blair, discussing the transformation of Lenora’s modeling agency."I was thinking we could add a design department," Raven suggested. "That way, we can focus on both modeling and fashion."Blair’s excitement knew no bounds. "That’s a great idea! I’ll handle the modeling side, and you can oversee the designs.""Deal," Raven said.After a brief pause, Blair asked, "You sound a bit down, not yourself. What’s wrong?"Raven hesitated. "Nothing, I’m worried about Mason.""Why? You two have been great lately, you’re perfect for each other. You’re even closer than before."Raven bit her lip. "I thought he’d ask me to marry him again by now. But he hasn’t mentioned it and I'm starting to get anxious. What if he doesn’t want me? What if the babies are scaring him off? What if he thinks I’ll be like Candice? What if-"“Raven, breathe. Have you talked to him about it?" Blair asked."No. That’s not something you can just bring up," Raven said.Blair chuck
Last Updated: 2024-12-07
Chapter: One hundred and five The dining table was filled with different breakfast dishes: fluffy pancakes topped with berries and syrup, scrambled eggs with herbs, smoked salmon on toast, and fresh fruit bowls. In front of Raven was a large bowl full of bacon, strawberry jam, and chocolate sauce – her strangest and most intense craving.Mason sipped his coffee, stealing glances at Raven as she hummed softly, her hand occasionally resting on her baby bump. He had become more attentive than before – which was already overboard according to Julie. He was more proud, more focused, and a lot more protective. Watching her scoff down her food now, still looking as sexy as ever, made his chest hurt a little. So much had happened; she had been through so much; he just wished the worst of it hadn’t been because of him.She sighed and looked up at him, offering him a genuine smile.“What are you looking at?” she asked, but all he could do was shake his head and smile back at her. “Well, you’re being very strange.”“Yeah, bu
Last Updated: 2024-12-07
Chapter: One hundred and fourJustin found Mason sitting quietly in Charles’s office. He didn’t sit at the desk, rather, he sat at the sofa to the side where they had argued so many times. He stared at his father's desk as if he could still see him sitting and working as they watched when they were children. It was the only thing he and Mason had ever been able to do together without fighting. Thinking back to those moments, Justin couldn't understand why he always felt like he had to one-up Mason, why they couldn't have been friends.He turned to leave him in peace when Mason spoke up.“Remember when we'd just sit here and watched Dad working?” he asked as if he had sensed his presence.“I was just thinking about that.”Mason looked up at him with tears in his eyes, shocking Justin with the vulnerability in the other man's eyes.“Did he suffer?” Mason asked softly, trying to hide the sob that threatened.“No,” Justin said, sitting in the seat across from him. “He just sort of… went.”Mason turned back to look at
Last Updated: 2024-12-04
Chapter: One hundred and threeMason pulled up to the Barrett mansion early that morning. He had deliberately left his penthouse early, avoiding Candice while she packed her belongings. The last thing he wanted was another confrontation. He wanted no part in her theatrics, they just made his headaches even worse than the blinding migraines he often suffered with.He exited the car and made his way inside.He had barely entered the living room when he spotted Justin coming down the stairs as if he owned the place. He looked… smug.Smug?Or something else?Mason couldn’t quite place it, but it rubbed him the wrong way to see him in his father's house. Justin had never been anything more than a snake in the grass, always waiting to take what Mason had."What the hell are you doing here?" Mason demanded, narrowing his eyes and letting the door close louder than necessary behind him. "Here to gloat about your little affair with Candice? Or measuring the curtains – you know you’re not inheriting the place, right? I’m sti
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My Professor Lectured My Heart
A year ago, my life was simple. I was just Ariel Anthony…a regular college student, cheerleader with decent grades, daughter of a struggling baker, and recently appointed step-sister to a guy I barely knew. Nothing special.
Then came the storm.
Not just the thunderstorm that trapped me in Professor Grayson's apartment that night, but the storm that followed. The one that's still raging around me, that I created.
They don't warn you about men like Luther Grayson in freshman orientation. They don't tell you how a single glance from the right person can make you question everything you thought you knew about yourself. About what you want. About what you'd risk to get it.
They also don't warn you about guys like Ethan Cross, with his perfect smile hiding something dark. The kind of guy who's used to getting what he wants and doesn't understand the meaning of the word "no."
And no one, absolutely no one…prepares you for what it feels like when the person who's supposed to be your brother looks at you with something else in his eyes.
Mom once said I had a gift for making complicated situations worse. If she only knew.
My phone buzzed beside me, and I glanced down to see Luther's name on the screen. My heart still jumps every time, even when I'm aware of what could happen if people learned about the two of us.
I should ignore it. I should block his number, focus on my classes, help Mom with the bakery, and pretend none of this ever happened.
But I'm already reaching for the phone.
That's the thing about crossing lines… once you step over them, it's almost impossible to step back.
And I've crossed so many lines now, I can't even see where I started.
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Chapter: Chapter 32Ariel stared at him, her mouth slightly agape, completely taken aback. “Are you serious?” she breathed, unable to fully process the magnitude of his sudden change of heart.“Yeah. Invite him over for dinner or something. I’ll play nice. I promise.” A faint smile touched his lips.“Wow. That’s… I don’t know what to say.”“Say you won’t cook.” Daniel teased. “Or at least try to help Susan in the kitchen so you don't burn everything.” He nudged her playfully with his elbow.She laughed, leaning against him. “Hey, I’m not that bad. You’re serious about this. Aren’t you?” she asked, a flicker of doubt still lingering, this was almost too good to be true.He nodded. “Completely.”When they got home after lectures, the aroma of Susan’s cooking was already wafting from the kitchen. Daniel went straight to the kitchen where Susan was busily preparing dinner.“Hey, Susan. Just a heads-up, Ethan’s coming over tonight. For dinner.” Daniel announced casually, reaching for an apple from the fruit b
Last Updated: 2025-06-14
Chapter: Chapter 31The men’s locker room buzzed with the familiar sounds of after-practice activity. The whoosh of running showers filled the air, mixing with the metallic clang of locker doors as athletes changed. Ethan stood near one of the long wooden benches, a towel slung over his shoulder, toweling off the sweat that still glistened on his skin after an intense basketball practice. His body was present, but his mind was miles away, lost in thoughts about Ariel. Specifically, the kiss. He hadn’t seen her since the party, and her sudden departure had left him in a state of debate. Should he bring up the kiss? Or should he pretend it never happened? The idea of pushing her away, of making her uncomfortable, was the last thing he wanted. He valued their friendship, and the thought of jeopardizing it with an ill-timed conversation about a kiss filled him with so much dread. He wanted to understand what it meant to her, but he was terrified of the answer, terrified of scaring her off.“Hey, Ethan. Got a
Last Updated: 2025-06-14
Chapter: Chapter 30Ariel’s POV Later that evening, during my shift at the bar, I was surprised to see Ethan and his teammates walk in. The place was already buzzing with energy, the air thick with anticipation for the night ahead. He approached me with a casual smile, leaning against the counter as I wiped down a glass.“Hey, I didn’t see you on campus today,” he said.I nodded, continuing to polish the glass. “Yeah, I had a bunch of classes back to back today, and then a mountain of assignments to get through. You know how it is, there's always something to do when you’re a student.”“So it’s not because you’re trying to avoid me?”“Of course not. I’ve just been busy.”“Great.” Ethan gestured towards his friends who were already staking out a corner. “One of my teammates is moving to another country, so we wanted to have a little fun before he leaves. We’re having a send-off party for him.”“Here?” I asked, a hint of surprise in my voice. It wasn't uncommon for small gatherings, but a full-blown party
Last Updated: 2025-06-01
Chapter: Chapter 29Ariel's POVStacy sat across from me in the noisy cafeteria, she had just returned from a long trip. I couldn’t contain my joy. Her presence was like watching the sun rise after a week of relentless rain.We sat across from each other, our lunch trays forgotten, laughing like we were the only two people in the room. I watched her as she animatedly recounted the mundane events of her trip. It hit me then how long it had been since I’d genuinely smiled, let alone laughed, like this. It felt good, the lightness of it, the easy camaraderie that only a best friend could bring.“So, tell me everything about the wedding!” I leaned forward, my elbows resting on the table, my eyes wide with anticipation. I was eager to hear every detail, every magical moment she’d witnessed.Stacy’s eyes lit up, reflecting the fairy lights she was about to describe. “It was magical, Ariel. Like, truly magical. The venue was this beautiful garden, filled with fairy lights everywhere. You should have seen it! My
Last Updated: 2025-06-01
Chapter: Chapter 28The gym vibrated with a powerful energy. The rhythmic thump of basketballs against the polished hardwood floor echoed loudly, creating a steady beat that was nearly drowned out by the enthusiastic, wild cheers erupting from the students packed into the bleachers. Ariel, standing among her cheer squad, felt the adrenaline surge through her veins. Her arms were raised high, the pom-poms flying as she shouted the familiar chant, her voice joining the collective roar:“Let’s go Panthers! Let’s go!”On the court, Ethan was absolutely in top form tonight. It was as if he was playing in a different league entirely. His movements were fast and precise, his shots incredibly accurate, leaving the opposing team bewildered and constantly scrambling to keep up. Every time he managed to get his hands on the ball, the entire audience leaned forward, holding their breath in eager anticipation. And when he scored, which he did with astonishing regularity, the whole gym erupted into a deafening roar. T
Last Updated: 2025-05-30
Chapter: Chapter 27Professor Luther sat in his office, the video playing again and again on the screen of his phone like a cursed loop that refused to break. Ariel’s soft moan echoed through the tiny speakers, a sound that had once been intimate and precious, now weaponized against them both. The way he had kissed her neck desperately, the raw, unguarded emotion that had flickered in her eyes as he fingered her… it all played repeatedly on his phone screen, each replay driving the knife of guilt and longing deeper into his chest. His jaw clenched so tightly that the muscles in his face began to ache.The message accompanying the video was brief but chilling: “Stay away from her, or things will get ugly.”He had read the words so many times they were etched in his mind. He placed the phone face-down on his desk, leaning back in his chair. He had cruelly rejected Ariel, using the most hurtful words he could think of. He pretended their intimate moments meant nothing, and he vividly remembered the disbeli
Last Updated: 2025-05-29
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