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CHAPTER 245

Nancy Grey
last update Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07.03.2026 04:21:43
Luca's POV

She nodded, taking a shaky breath. She didn't let go of my hands, holding onto them like they were anchoring her.

"Luca," she began, her voice trembling but clear. "When I first met you, I was terrified. You were this powerful, dangerous man, and I'd been forced to marry you to save my sister. I didn't know you. I didn't understand you. And I definitely didn't love you."

She paused, a small smile playing at her lips despite her tears.

"But then something amazing happened. I got to kno
Nancy Grey

Luca and Dahlia's story ends here for now and Dante and Andrea's story begins immediately. I hope you fall for them the way you fell for Dahlia and Luca. Thank you for being on this amazing journey and I hope you stay for the rest of it.

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  • SUBSTITUTE BRIDE FOR THE MAFIA DON   Author’s Note

    Hello everyone. Thank you for all the love and support. A few changes have been made to the plot. Luca knows she is Dahlia but she doesn't know that he knows and is still trying to keep up the lie. He now calls her 'princess' so as not to say Denise. I'm sorry for the inconvenience the changes must

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