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CHAPTER 42–FRACTURED
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Anaya GrayHello Thank you once again for picking up my book to read. What do you all think about what Elena’s going through? Has anyone ever experienced postpartum depression and how did you get through it. lastly, If you were in Elena’s shoes and been treated poorly by your husband, if he later comes around, would you forgive? I appreciate you all responses. Xoxo
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THE MAFIA’s BROKEN BRIDE CHAPTER 47–THERAPY
ELENA“I can’t help you if you don’t talk, Elena.”I had finally taken the courage to text the number on the brochure. It directed me to a therapist, and after much deliberation, I decided to give it a try.My parents would flip out if they heard I was going to therapy. It’s not a big deal, they would say. You’ve had a comfortable life what therapy do you need?But as I sat across from Dr. Kushner, I wasn’t sure this was a good idea. Fifteen minutes had passed since I got here, and I hadn’t said a word. She’d been patient enough to wait for me. That patience must come with the job. anyone else would have sent me out by now.“Let’s start from the basics,” she said gently.“How do you feel?”“Fine,” I replied.She pinned me with a stare. “If you were fine, you wouldn’t be here, Elena.”“Right. Just… give me a second to arrange my thoughts.”“You have all the time you need.”“I just had a baby.”Her eyes lit up. “Congratulations.”I managed a small smile.“How have you been handling it?”
THE MAFIA’s BROKEN BRIDE CHAPTER 46–THIN THREADS
ELENA "Cosa ti è successo?!"(What happened to you?!) Mamma screamed when we entered the house. It didn’t take long to get to my parents house, Aurora was already sleeping so I got her out and took her in. “Good afternoon to you too mamma,” I replied dryly to her comment on my appearance. Papà was on the couch scrolling through his phone. He looked up and was taken back but immediately masked his surprise.“Talk to me Lena, what’s going on. Why have you lost so much weight.” I sighed and handed Aurora to her. Mamma happily took her and went to sit beside Papà. “It’s nothing.”“What do you mean it’s nothing?” Papà said, dropping his phone on the table. “Is Alessandro maltreating you?”I rolled my eyes at the question. So now he cares about what I’m going through. He walked up to me and started inspecting my body.“What are you doing?”“Does he beat you?”“What? Of course not.” I moved away from him to grab a glass of water. “We should leave,” I said only to realize Alessia and
THE MAFIA’s BROKEN BRIDE CHAPTER 45–UNSEEN CRACKS
ELENAA knock on my door was what woke me up. I tried to ignore it but it was persistent. I sat up from my bed and looked around. I was in my room but I was sure I slept in the nursery yesterday. How did I make it here? Am I sleepwalking now?The knock came again. “Elena, I know you’re in there. Open this door or I will break it.”Alessia? What was she doing here this early morning?I checked my phone only to gasp in shock when I saw the time 12.pm?Shit. I slept through the morning. I looked at the monitor and there was no movement in the crib. I immediately stood up from the bed, threw on a robe and opened the door.“What the hell happened to you?” Alessia asked, her eyes roaming around my body.I pushed past her out of the room. Where’s my baby?I rushed down the stairs only to freeze at the bottom of the stairs. Alessandro casually sat at the dining table. coffee in hand, phone on the other.He looked up and our eyes met. When did he come back? Today?We stared at each other, n
THE MAFIA’s BROKEN BRIDE CHAPTER 44–FIRST HOLD
ALESSANDRO The Mexico deal was done. Finally. After weeks of flying, negotiating and securing the deal. I was more than tired when I returned home. I decided to return tonight instead of tomorrow.I rolled to a stop outside my house. It was past midnight so I wasn’t expecting anyone to be up. I got in because I had texted Rosa earlier to leave the door open for me. I should have gone straight to bed. My body begged for it but something tugged me towards the nursery. I had never seen what Elena had done with the space. I passed Elena’s bedroom stopping for a moment outside it before I headed straight to the nursery.I doubt if there’s any man that hasn't seen his daughter since her birth guaranteed he’s still living with the mother. The door creaked softly as I pushed it open. The room smelled of vanilla and lavender. a soft white light from a night lamp spilled over the rocking chair in the corner, and the woman slept on it.At first, I barely recognized her. Her once shiny
THE MAFIA’s BROKEN BRIDE CHAPTER 43–NOT FINE
ELENAThe morning sunlight seeped in through the curtain, I winced and stood to close it. But I wasn’t fast enough because a ray had already touched Aurora.She was crying again. I closed the curtains, and carried her in my hands. I sat back on my rocker chair and started humming songs to her. It seemed to work because she stopped crying. I stared at the ceiling , unmoving. My eyes burned, my back ached. I rose slowly and placed her back in her crib. Rosa insisted I should see a doctor.“You need to go for your check up, ma’am. It’s been six weeks.”I didn’t know it had been that long. I haven’t seen or heard from Alessandro in six weeks. This was the most cruel thing and my heart didn't know how long it could take.I didn’t want to go. I didn’t want anyone seeing me and the way I look now. People’s prying eyes were going to haunt me. Some will be bold to ask questions. What if I meet a paparazzi and they take photos of me and caption with the worst headlines? It was all too much.
THE MAFIA’s BROKEN BRIDE CHAPTER 42–FRACTURED
ELENA The mansion was quiet when the car pulled into the driveway. Too quiet. No servants lined the entrance. No soft murmurs of welcome. The car rolled to a stop, the door opened and Rosa was coming outside. I adjusted Aurora’s blanket carefully before stepping out of the car. one hand cradling the carrier, the other gripping the door for balance. Alessia came around quickly to help me. she had insisted on following me home. “I’ll carry her in, you need to move slowly.” She carefully took her from me, my arms sagging in relief. Rosa pushed open the door and we went in. I ignored the growing ache in my chest and went up the stairs. I slowly opened the nursery and went in, Alessia followed behind. “It’s gorgeous,” Alessia exclaimed. “You outdid yourself with this.” I smiled tiredly and took Aurora from her. She was gently placed in the crib. She shifted once in her sleep, then went still again. “She’s perfect,” Alessia whispered. “She looks just like you.” I managed a sm
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