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The Past Is a Wound That Won't Heal
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On our third year wedding anniversary, Ricardo Gambino finds me in the estate located far beyond the city's boundaries. As he clutches a pregnancy report, he finds it difficult to suppress the smile on his face. "I have good news for you, Isabella!" Ricardo exclaims excitedly. "Lucia is pregnant! It so happens that you're infertile, we'll have her give birth to the baby, and you can raise them! After that, I'll make sure to send Lucia away. You, on the other hand, shall remain as my wife!" Ricardo's tone is starting to drift. He sounds like he's done something amazing for me and wants me to compliment him. But I merely look at him as though he were a jester. What Ricardo doesn't know is that he's the infertile one. Also, we've already gotten divorced from each other. At that moment, I receive a new text on my phone. Then, I see a photo of an ultrasound report regarding the first trimester of a pregnancy. "Isabella, we're having triplets." The next text pops up immediately. "I shall marry you in three days."
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The Past Is a Wound That Won't Heal Chapter 10
Third-Person POVRicardo staggered out of the venue, jumped into his car, and sped all the way back to his estate.As if suddenly remembering something, he kicked open the iron door to the basement.Lucia was curled up in the corner. Seeing the murderous air radiating off him, she begged loudly, "Don Ricardo, Mi Dispiace! The baby… The baby is yours!"Ricardo crouched down, grabbed her by the hair, and slapped the medical report across her face. "Mine? Tell me—how does an infertile man have a child?"Lucia's wailing stopped abruptly, and her eyes went blank.He let out a cold laugh, stood up, and said to his men behind him, "'Take care' of her and the bastard in her belly."Lucia's screams echoed through the entire estate, but they earned her not even the slightest shred of mercy.He knew this was the punishment she deserved, yet no matter how severe it was, it could never bring Isabella back.After dealing with Lucia, Ricardo dismissed most of the estate's staff, leaving only
The Past Is a Wound That Won't Heal Chapter 9
Third-Person POVRicardo realized that the divorce papers really did bear his signature, yet he was sure he had never signed them.Suddenly, the alcohol-blurred memory snapped into focus.A month ago, Lucia had come to him wearing a backless nightgown, carrying a glass of whisky with her lipstick mark still on the rim."Don Ricardo, this is a Slatillian specialty. Have a little," she cooed as she poured the drink into his mouth.Soon enough, his head was spinning.She pushed a stack of documents in front of him, claiming they were all the Famiglia's asset transfer contracts. As he lay slumped on the table, she held his hand, guiding him to sign his name, stroke after stroke.The divorce agreement must have been slipped in among those papers.Realizing this, he grabbed the papers and tore them into pieces.From that day on, Ricardo completely changed. He no longer managed the Gambino Famiglia's business. Financial reports sent by his subordinates piled up high, yet he didn't ev
The Past Is a Wound That Won't Heal Chapter 8
Isabella's POVI returned to the countryside mansion with the shattered fragments of the black opal pendant.The moment I pushed open the wrought-iron gates, a black Bentley was already parked in the middle of the driveway.The driver respectfully opened the car door for me. "Ms. Rocchetti, Mr. Valentino is waiting for you."I froze, not understanding what was happening at all.Only later did I learn the truth from the driver.Vincenzo—my true love—was actually the heir to the Valentino Famiglia, the largest mafia family in Slatilli.I never saw this coming.…Two days later, our wedding was held at a seaside castle in Palmano. It was romantic and unforgettable.Vincenzo personally placed the veil on my head, his eyes overflowing with love and affection.After the wedding, he spoiled me like a true princess.I once casually mentioned that I liked the handmade lace from a small town to the south, and just a week later, the entire Valentino Famiglia's team of tailors arrived
The Past Is a Wound That Won't Heal Chapter 7
Third-Person POVFinally, Ricardo drove to the hospital that the Famiglia owned and went to see Sophia. She was Isabella's only friend. She had to know where Isabella was.When Sophia saw him, she looked somewhat surprised. "Don Ricardo, is something wrong?"Ricardo grabbed her arm, his voice hoarse. "Where's Isabella? Tell her to come out and see me!"Terrified, Sophia yanked her arm free. "Isabella? She's already left the city.""Impossible!" Ricardo roared. "She wouldn't leave! She can't live without me!""Can't live without you?" Sophia repeated, as if she'd heard the funniest joke in the world. "Don Ricardo, do you really think Isabella can't do without you? She's found someone who truly loves her, and she's a hundred times happier now than when she was with you!"Her words felt like a hand squeezing Ricardo's heart tightly, hurting him so much that it was hard to breathe."You're lying!"His eyes were bloodshot as he glared at Sophia. "Isabella would never fall in love w
The Past Is a Wound That Won't Heal Chapter 4
Isabella's POVA sudden wave of dread surged through me. I turned and rushed out the door. Without wasting another second, I hailed a cab and headed straight for the Gambino estate.The moment I stepped inside, the scene before me stopped me cold. On the gray marble floor lay Mamma's black opal pe
The Past Is a Wound That Won't Heal Chapter 3
Isabella's POVI turned, and my eyes met Ricardo's deep blue gaze.Lucia clung affectionately to his arm, standing at his side as if they were the real couple."Ecco, for you," Ricardo said as he handed me a small red velvet box.Inside was a tiny silver stud earring.I looked at Lucia. Around
The Past Is a Wound That Won't Heal Chapter 2
Isabella's POVAfter leaving the private investigator's office, I let out a deep breath. The huge stone that had been pressing on my chest had finally been lifted.The previous report had said that I was infertile. Ricardo had personally confirmed it with the doctor as well, so he thoroughly belie
The Past Is a Wound That Won't Heal Chapter 1
Isabella's POVWhen I didn't respond, Ricardo frowned at me."Isabella, did you hear what I said?"I jerked my head up, the sunlight sharp in my eyes.The man in front of me—Ricardo Gambino—was the man I had "loved" for 11 years. Staring at the impossibly familiar face, memories came flooding ba
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