로그인After Leo Carter’s older brother passed away, his mother proposed that he marry his late brother’s pregnant wife, Ariel Sullivan. Leo refused. “Fawn is my life,” he said coldly. “I’d rather give up inheriting my brother’s position as the don than ever betray my wife.” I was deeply moved by his devotion. That was until I accidentally overheard a conversation between Leo and his mother. “The child in Ariel’s womb is clearly yours,” his mother said sharply. “So why won’t you marry her?” Leo exhaled a cloud of smoke. His gaze drifted somewhere far away, unreadable. “I promised Ariel I’d leave my brother with an heir,” he said calmly. “But this stays between us. If Fawn ever finds out, I’m dead.” His mother’s expression darkened. “So what if she finds out? She can’t even have children herself. Are you going to end the family bloodline because of her?” Leo cut her off, his voice suddenly cold and dangerous. “If she finds out, she will leave me. And I can’t survive losing her. If you want a grandson, then keep your mouth shut.” I stumbled away in a daze, and the blood in my veins slowly turned cold. Leo understood me better than anyone. He knew that in my world, love could not tolerate a betrayal. So the moment he betrayed me, I made my decision. I was leaving.
더 보기Will glared at him, his anger finally exploding.“For the past two years, Fawnie has blocked out the past. In fact, she wishes she’d never met you,” he snapped. “You were involved with two women at the same time. You even locked her in a dark, damp basement and almost got her and the child killed. After everything you’ve done, how do you have the nerve to come looking for her?”Leo’s face darkened instantly. Every word Will said stabbed him straight in the heart. The humiliation and frustration boiling inside finally exploded. With a furious roar, he swung his fist at Will. However, he had underestimated Will, who had grown up in bloodshed and violence. In just a few swift moves, Will beat Leo until he was barely conscious, curling up on the floor in agony.Will had wanted to hit Leo for a long time. Now that Leo had delivered himself right to his doorstep, Will couldn’t stop. He only halted when I finally spoke.“Will, that’s enough.”Leo lifted his head, hope flickering in his e
The news that the Jossa family had a Donna spread through the country like wildfire. Every rival faction stirred, eager to test our strength and gauge our weaknesses. Only the Carter family remained silent. Everyone knew that the Don of the Carter family had lost his mind. Ever since his wife died in that tragic fire, he had locked up his brother’s widow, torturing her so cruelly that she even lost a child.The incident caused a major upheaval within the Carter family. The old loyalists of the former Don clashed violently with Leo’s supporters, and the family descended into chaos. His mother, devastated by grief, suffered a stroke and required long-term care in a rehab facility.When Will brought the news to me, he watched my reactions cautiously. I, however, remained calm, leaning back in my chair as we discussed work matters.After briefing him thoroughly, Will finally hesitated and asked, “Ms.– No, Fawn. Do you still have feelings for him?”I smiled, my expression calm and unt
After Will brought me back to Casetta, the emotional shock hit me all at once. That very night, I came down with a severe fever. I was unconscious for an entire day and night and nearly lost my child.Will stayed by my side the whole time. He barely slept, his eyes bloodshot, his face drawn and exhausted. When I finally woke up, he even managed to joke with me.“Ms. Jossa,” he said, “if you had slept any longer, I’d be taking my men to wipe out Leo’s territory.”He hated Leo for betraying me and for hurting me this badly.I shook my head weakly. “There’s no need. From now on, he and I have nothing to do with each other. Just take him as a stranger.”Will was silent for a moment before letting out a quiet sigh. “As you wish, Ms. Jossa.”“Call me Fawn, Willie,” I said.I looked straight at him, stubbornly waiting for him to change how he addressed me. He gave in quickly. In a voice so soft it was almost inaudible, he called my name.I smiled, this time, genuinely.“You’re not an
After Leo was discharged from the hospital, he returned to the burned-out villa. In less than seven days, he looked as if he had aged ten years. His clothes hung loosely on his frame, empty and lifeless.The villa remained exactly as it had been after the fire. No one was allowed inside. He insisted on handling my remains personally.The collapsed entrance to the underground basement was quickly cleared away, leaving behind a single, pitch-black opening. Suppressing his grief, Leo stepped down into the basement, one step at a time.Suddenly, he froze. Near a doorframe that hadn’t been completely burned, he bent down and picked up a small scrap of paper. Only one corner remained intact. It was part of the divorce papers.Leo’s eyes widened, and he stood there, stunned. He remembered that day—how I had handed him a document. It made him wonder if I had already been thinking about divorcing him back then. “No… that’s impossible,” he muttered, shaking his head violently. “Fawn loves
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