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THE MAFIA CHEF Chapter 36
The next morning, after Gerrard and Victor left the house, I finally felt like I could breathe.Lying to Gerrard was getting harder every day—especially now that I knew just how much he loved me. I had become the center of his world. And I was still here, feeding him lies, knowing I was going to be the end of him.I felt like the universe was watching me with narrowed eyes, just waiting to drop the hammer.I stepped out into the courtyard. The soft morning light painted the stone floor in gold. Birds chirped high in the trees, and a gentle breeze touched my skin. But the peace around me didn’t match the storm inside my chest. I sat down on a bench, folded my hands in my lap, and tried not to spiral. Tried not to think about how fast the walls were closing in.That was when I heard footsteps behind me.At first, I thought it was Gilmore. We had plans to go out later and get some kitchen supplies. But when I turned around, it wasn’t him.It was Murphy.My whole body froze.He walked tow
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Later that evening, I waited for Gerrard in his room, the room where I mostly sleep now. The quiet felt calm, but heavy too. I guessed he was still with Murphy. I didn’t understand why he was so interested in hearing stories about my past, like he could figure me out from someone else’s mouth. His love for me had turned into something deep, maybe too deep, an obsession. That love had made a crack in his life. One that let enemies in easily, including me. After my bath, I slipped into a silk robe. My hair was still damp and hung loose over my shoulders. The sheets felt cool as I sat on the edge of the bed, brushing my hair slowly. Then I heard the door open. Gerrard came in, smiling softly. He looked relaxed, his steps slow and smooth. I could tell he had been drinking a little. “Hey, beautiful,” he said, grinning as he came over and kissed the side of my neck. I moved a little, pretending to fix the pillow, but I could still feel his breath warm on my skin. “How did the backgrou
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Gerrard was completely drawn in; he leaned forward, his eyes was focused on Murphy like every word coming out of the man’s mouth was gold, he was hooked, no doubt about it. “Tell me more,” Gerrard said, his voice was low and curious, “What was Lily’s life like back then?” Murphy glanced at me, just for a second, then went on like he’d been rehearsing the story for years. His voice was calm and smooth, like he knew the answer to every question. “She was quiet, always stuck to her father’s side; the man barely let her out of his sight. Some said he was too protective, but with the way things were back then, who could blame him? That place was a war zone.” A lump formed in my throat, and I could feel my heart start to race. I knew exactly what this was, Murphy wasn’t just telling stories, he was playing a part, he was saying everything Bruno had told him to say, painting a picture of “Lily” that wasn’t real. I gripped the edge of the table to steady myself as he kept talking. “She d
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The next morning was quiet. Peaceful. Almost too peaceful. I woke up still wrapped in Gerrard’s arms, warm and safe, like the storm from last night had never happened. We were still tangled under the sheets, not ready to move. I didn’t want to leave his warmth. Not yet. Maybe not ever. But my stomach had other plans. It growled, loud and clear. Gerrard chuckled and ran his hand slowly down my arm. “Well, someone’s alive and kicking,” he said gently. “Come on, let’s get up and find something to eat.” I didn’t move. The moment felt too good to end, but deep inside, I felt heavy again. The thoughts came rushing back, my father, his sickness, the cage he was stuck in, also, the lies, the pretense, it all pressed hard on my chest, like a weight I couldn’t lift. “I’m not really hungry,” I said softly. Gerrard pulled back just a little so he could look at me. He brushed some hair away from my face. “You haven’t eaten much since you got back. You need to eat, Lily.” I didn’t answ
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I stared at him, heart thundering. My mouth opened, but nothing came out at first. “I… I did go there,” I finally stammered. “To Columbia. To where I grew up. But it wasn’t what I remembered.” Gerrard didn’t respond, he just watched me with stormy eyes, waiting. “The place was different,” I continued, my voice shaking. “It was like… like time had erased everything. There was no trace of my home. There’s a new building there now. Some sleek modern thing; cold and empty.” I swallowed, pressing a hand to my chest. “No one recognized me. Not even the neighbors. But then again… I’m not the little girl who left that town. I’ve changed. I'm all grown now, with a change of identity and appearance. And I guess they’ve moved on too.” Then softly, he asked, “So why didn’t you just come home? I was here waiting for you." "I know, but I needed some kind of closure." I looked down, blinking back fresh tears. “So I went out of town to find someone, an old friend. The only person I thoug
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When I walked into the house, the staff greeted me warmly, Gilmore, Luke, even Brenda. Their faces showed surprise, but there was happiness and a bit of relief in their eyes. “Welcome back, Miss Lily,” one of the maids said with a kind smile. Luke stepped forward and gave me a small nod. “It’s good to see you. Finally, we can all catch a break." I stopped in my tracks. “What do you mean?” I asked, feeling my stomach tighten. Luke rubbed the back of his neck like he was unsure how much to say. “After Gerrard came back alone from your trip, the casino ran into some trouble. Police trouble... Don't worry, it’s all been taken care of now. The boss has powerful connections, you know.” I just nodded. I already knew Gerrard wasn’t the type to fall apart, even with Bruno stirring things up. Still, I felt a strange unease settle in my chest. Luke continued, his voice a little softer now. “But Gerrard hasn’t been himself, he was so worried about you when he couldn’t reach you. He was
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We were trapped. Thaddeus had given the order. The guards were moving in to grab me. My heart was racing, I couldn’t let them take me to Bruno. Not like this. Not without a fight. But then, Tim stepped forward. His voice was calm, but strong. "You might want to think twice before you do that." Thaddeus raised a brow, amused. "Is that so?" "I know what you did Thaddeus, I know the old man didn’t steal from Bruno. You did." I turned to look at Tim, shocked. What was he saying? Thaddeus’s smug smile didn’t fade. In fact, he chuckled and looked straight at me. “Wow. That’s what we’re doing now?” he said. “Throwing ridiculous accusations?” I could feel my blood boiling. Tim didn’t back down. “It’s not a lie. I have proof.” That made Thaddeus pause. Just for a second. His smile twitched. Tim pulled out a small recording device. “This was recorded a few months ago. When Thaddeus was supposed to be overseas on a mission. Melissa his girlfriend is my cousin, my uncle, he
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The moment I stepped back into Milan, memories rushed over me. The streets, the buildings, even the smell in the air, it all looked the same. The city was busy, full of life, with trams moving and people rushing by. But something felt different. It wasn’t the city. It was me. Everything reminded me of the past I had tried to forget. I kept my hood up, my face down, and stayed hidden during the day. Sir Bruno’s men were everywhere. If they knew I was back, I wouldn’t last long. My first stop was my father’s house. The moment I saw it, my chest tightened. It was abandoned, lifeless. The white paint had peeled away, leaving dark stains. Dust covered the windows, and the porch looked ready to collapse. My father. What had he been going through all this time? Tears filled my eyes. We didn’t have much before, but we were happy, until Bruno destroyed our lives in an instant. I cried for my father, for everything we had lost. But I couldn’t stay long. It wasn’t safe. As I ope
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I forced a small smile, sitting up and pulling the sheets around me like they could protect me from the weight of his words. “Gerrard, I...” I hesitated, searching for the right words. “I don’t think that’s a good idea.” He frowned, his concern was clear. “Why not?” I looked away, suddenly more interested in the patterns on the duvet than in his piercing gaze. “I just… I have a lot of bad memories there,” I admitted in a quiet voice. “It’s not a place I want to go back to. Not yet.” I met his gaze. "I'm not ready." His fingers brushed against my arm in a gentle reassurance. “I understand,” he said softly, though I could hear a hint of sadness. “I won’t push. But if you ever change your mind… I’d love to see the place that made you who you are.” I held him hand. "Gerrard, It's been so long I went there. It's hard to face my past." He looked at me, his gaze deep and serious. “Lily, I know it’s hard, but you need to face your fears. You need to go back there and feel something
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