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Love Turned to Ashes Chapter 7
Even after that day, and even after the court finalized our divorce, Richard refused to give up.Every day, he stood outside Leo's school holding the necklace I used to love and Leo's favorite toy, hoping we'd spare him even a glance.Too bad neither of us cared about those things anymore.Meanwhile, the deal with the Gambardella family was a huge success. The doubts about my ability faded, and my father gradually entrusted me with more of the business.After a few months of hard work, I was regaining my old self, the confident, decisive woman I used to be.And Andre, busy as he was, always made time for Leo and me.After a long day at work, he'd give me a massage and make me a cup of hot cocoa.When I felt lost or anxious about the family business, he'd offer sound advice and put my mind at ease.It was all those little moments that brought us closer. So when Andre proposed, I said yes without hesitation.When my father found out, he set the wedding date on the spot.The union of two
Love Turned to Ashes Chapter 6
Three months after we got back to Sicily, Richard found us.That day, Andre, Leo, and I were returning from Leo's family field day at school. In the old days, Richard always chose to spend days like that with Vivian and Mia, leaving Leo and me to go alone.All the other kids had their dads there. Leo could only watch them with envy and wish his dad would show up too.But Richard always let him down. He had room in his heart only for Vivian and Mia, not for us.At least now, we finally had someone by our side.As we pulled up to the estate, Leo and I spotted someone standing in front of the gate.After three months apart, Richard looked like a completely different man. If I hadn't gotten a good look at his face, I might have mistaken him for a homeless man.He used to be so clean-cut and full of life. Now dark stubble covered his jaw, his eyes were sunken and exhausted, and his hair hung messily over his forehead. His old spark was gone.The instant he saw me, his face filled with shock
Love Turned to Ashes Chapter 5
My father came to meet Leo and me himself when we returned to Sicily. Even the stern, untouchable Don softened when he saw Leo.He pulled us both into his arms and said gently, "You're home now. As long as I'm here, no one will ever hurt either of you again."At first, Leo was a little scared of him. But as my father spent more time with him, Leo slowly let his guard down and began to feel at home.My father threw a grand welcome-home dinner for us and announced that I'd be in charge of an important deal with the Gambardella family.Plenty of people questioned my ability."If the Gambardella family finds out they're doing business with someone who's spent the last six years as a housewife, they'll laugh us out of the room.""Exactly. I hear Andre runs everything in the Gambardella family now. Everybody knows what he's like. If there's the slightest flaw in the deal, he'll never sign."The name Andre Gambardella was familiar to me. We'd practically grown up together.Even back then, And
Love Turned to Ashes Chapter 4
RichardRichard stayed at the hospital with Vivian and Mia for three straight days before he went home.In those three days, Elena hadn't called him once. She hadn't sent a single text.Elena had never shut him out for this long, and for the first time, Richard felt a flicker of panic.When he got home, the house was empty. Elena was nowhere to be seen, and there was no sound of Leo playing.Even the things they used every day were gone!Richard stood rooted to the spot. Then, out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of something glinting on the table.He rushed over. It was Elena's wedding ring. In six years of marriage, she had never once taken it off.Beneath the ring lay the divorce settlement, signed by Elena...Richard's heart lurched. Elena wanted a divorce!No way! He grabbed his phone and called her.But the call went straight to voicemail.Richard pinched the bridge of his nose in frustration and sent her a text instead."Elena, how long are you going to keep this up? Yo
Love Turned to Ashes Chapter 3
Richard had no idea who I really was: the heir to the Bonavita crime family.Years ago, I'd grown tired of living under my father's iron fist, so I left home to make it on my own.That was when I met Richard. A rival family had attacked me, and I was hurt and alone on the streets. Richard saved me. He took me home and nursed me back to health.And that was when I fell in love with him.Later, my father tracked me down. When he found out about us, he was dead set against it. But I wouldn't listen. I gave up my right to take over the Bonavita family just to stay with Richard.I thought what we had was true love. Only now did I understand how terribly wrong I'd been.When I returned to Leo's room, I found several nurses moving him out of bed and packing up his things.I rushed over. "Stop! This is my son's room. What are you doing?"One of the nurses looked at me, confused. "Hasn't Leo already been discharged? This room has been assigned to another patient.""Who said he was being dischar
Love Turned to Ashes Chapter 2
Before I knew it, Leo's birthday had arrived.First thing that morning, Leo followed me around, asking where his dad was.His eyes were full of hope. "Will Dad really remember it's my birthday today?"I was quiet for a second.But looking into those bright eyes, I nodded anyway. "I'm sure he will."Leo lit up and settled in to wait for Richard. Every time a car passed outside, he'd drop whatever he was doing and run to the window. Then he'd ask me again, "Mom, is that Dad?""Not yet, baby. Just wait a little longer."Once, twice, three times...Each time, his hopes rose while my heart sank lower.Finally, toward evening, we heard a car pull up outside.Leo beat me out the door. "Dad! You're home!"Richard got out of the car with a beautifully decorated cake box in one hand, then scooped Leo up and kissed him."Happy birthday, buddy."The second Leo saw the cake, his face broke into a smile. "This is awesome, Dad—you really remembered!"I let out a breath. This time, at least, he hadn't
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