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Chapter 142

Author: Author Marr
last update publish date: 2026-10-27 17:43:26

The next day, I returned to the small hospital. Luca had already started managing the purchase of the new equipment, and I couldn’t wait to see the hospital transformed. I imagined the patients’ faces smiling when they saw the new equipment, Dr. Marco’s face lighting up at being able to diagnose with greater precision.

I treated the patients one by one, noting every symptom and giving recommendations. I already felt more confident with my Italian. I could say “What do you feel?” and “Does it hu
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  • FORCED MARRIAGE: The Italian Mafia's Obsession    Chapter 146

    Two hours felt like two centuries. I sat beside Luca’s father, never taking my eyes off the cardiac monitor that flickered with an unstable rhythm.Every time his heart slowed or sped up, I reacted at once—adjusting the medication doses, checking his blood pressure, making sure his airways were clear. I worked with calm and precision, but inside, a storm was raging.Luca’s father was still in a coma. His face was pale, his lips bluish, and his body looked fragile on the simple hospital bed. I could see the marks of time on his face—wrinkles that told of a long and turbulent life.“You have to rest,” Luca said behind me. His hand brushed my shoulder gently. “You’ve been going nonstop for two hours.”“I can’t rest. Your father is still unstable. I have to watch him.”I didn’t turn around; my eyes stayed fixed on the monitor.“I’ve called a medical team from Palermo. They’ll be here soon. You don’t have to do this alone.”“I know. But until they arrive, I’m the only one who can. I promis

  • FORCED MARRIAGE: The Italian Mafia's Obsession    Chapter 145

    “Luca, your father is still alive. He’s being treated. But we have to transfer him to a larger hospital that has specialist cardiologists.”“The nearest hospital with cardiology specialists is in Palermo. It’s three hours by road. With his critical condition, I don’t know if he’ll withstand that journey,” Luca said.I thought for a moment. I’m a doctor, and I know that time is everything in a heart attack. Every minute lost can make the difference between life and death.“First I’ll try to stabilize him. I can administer emergency medications to keep his blood pressure and heart rate stable, but I need adequate equipment.”“What do you need? I’ll get whatever it is,” Luca said.“First, I need access to the ICU of this small hospital. Second, I need medications like epinephrine and amiodarone to treat the arrhythmias. Third, I need a functional cardiac monitor. Fourth, I need a medical team to help me stabilize him. If I have all that, I can keep your father stable long enough to trans

  • FORCED MARRIAGE: The Italian Mafia's Obsession    Chapter 144

    I heard Serafina’s scream from the master bedroom. I ran out of the bathroom, my heart beating strongly. I didn’t know what had happened, but Serafina’s voice sounded of panic, of fear. I flung open the door of the master bedroom and found a scene that left me frozen.Serafina was still naked, standing by the bed, her hands covering her chest. Her face was pale, her eyes full of terror. On the bed, my father-in-law lay with a rigid body, his face purple, and his chest without movement. He seemed unconscious.“Help! He collapsed all of a sudden! I don’t know what happened!” Serafina said.I acted immediately. I ran to the bed and checked my father-in-law’s pulse. There was none. I checked his breathing. Nothing. He had suffered a heart attack.“Call an ambulance! Now!” I said.I began CPR immediately. My hands pressed on his chest with a steady rhythm, trying to make his heart beat again. I continued without stopping, not caring about the sweat that was beginning to bead on my forehead

  • FORCED MARRIAGE: The Italian Mafia's Obsession    Chapter 143

    When we arrived at the mansion, I saw several luxury cars parked in the garden. There were several men in black suits standing by the entrance, and I could hear deep voices from inside the living room. Luca seemed a little uneasy when he saw the bustle.“My father is in a meeting with his men.”I nodded, without giving it too much importance. I just wanted to go to the room and lie down for a while. The day had been exhausting, both physically and emotionally.But as we crossed the living room, Serafina appeared among the group of men in black suits. She walked elegantly, her red dress swaying, with a sweet smile on her face. She approached Luca and took his arm.“Luca, darling,” she said in a honeyed voice, “tomorrow I have to go to Rome. There’s an important matter I need to resolve. Can you take me? I don’t want to go alone.”“I have to take Camila to the United States tomorrow. She has important matters to resolve there.”“Important matters? Ah, does Camila still have to arrange h

  • FORCED MARRIAGE: The Italian Mafia's Obsession    Chapter 142

    The next day, I returned to the small hospital. Luca had already started managing the purchase of the new equipment, and I couldn’t wait to see the hospital transformed. I imagined the patients’ faces smiling when they saw the new equipment, Dr. Marco’s face lighting up at being able to diagnose with greater precision.I treated the patients one by one, noting every symptom and giving recommendations. I already felt more confident with my Italian. I could say “What do you feel?” and “Does it hurt here?” fluently. The patients smiled at me, and I felt a happiness that was hard to explain.But in the middle of work, something strange happened. Two men in police uniforms entered the consultation room. Their faces were serious and they headed straight toward me.“Dr. Camila Vitale?” one of them asked in firm Italian.I started.“Yes, I’m Camila.”“You are under arrest for illegal practice of medicine,” he said. “You do not have a license to practice in Italy. You must come with us to the

  • FORCED MARRIAGE: The Italian Mafia's Obsession    Chapter 141

    I spent the rest of the night writing the proposal on my computer. I drafted it carefully, listing every piece of equipment I had seen in poor condition: the broken baby scale, the only two remaining blood pressure monitors, the complete lack of an electrocardiograph, the dim surgical light, the rusty beds, and much more.I also added an estimated budget for each item, as well as recommendations for trusted suppliers in Italy. I wanted the proposal to be perfect. I wanted Luca to see that it wasn’t a whim, but an urgent need that could save many lives.I worked until late into the night. Luca came in from time to time, bringing me a cup of hot tea or simply looking at me with affection. He didn’t interrupt me; he just let me concentrate. And when I finally finished, I looked at the document with pride.“Are you done?” Luca asked from the doorway.“Yes. It’s the complete proposal, with the list of equipment and the budget.”Luca entered and sat beside me. He read the proposal carefully

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