All Chapters of CLAIMED BY THE MAFIA DON: Chapter 121 - Chapter 130

I took two steps back from him. My heart was pounding, not from fear... but from devastation.“I get that you’re mad,” I said slowly, my voice trembling. “I get that tensions are high. So I suggest... you take a moment and get yourself together.”I turned, refusing to meet his eyes.“I’m going to check on the person you don’t want me to talk about. I’m going to make sure Maria and everyone else are okay.”I stopped at the door.“And when you’re ready to talk, like a man, not a monster... you know where to find me.”He gave me a condescending look before turning his back to me. Just like that, dismissed. As if everything that had been said, every scar he just tore open again, meant nothing to him.I sniffled quietly and turned away, heading toward Leon and Maria’s wing. I didn’t even know where the safe room was. I was just walking, heart numb, steps aimless until I saw them, Maria and Leon emerging into the hallway.The moment my eyes landed on my son, I ran.I scooped Leon into my ar

I felt gaslighted. Manipulated. Blindsided.“What do you mean? What are you saying, Luca?”“I’m saying you’re leaving today,” he repeated calmly. “Leon and Maria will follow tomorrow.”“What?” I blinked. “Why? I’m not leaving without my son. Are you kidding me?” My voice was rising. “There’s no way I’m leaving here without Leon. It’s either both of us, or it’s nothing at all.”I took a breath, desperate, my eyes flicking toward Leon and Maria, silently praying he would say this was some kind of sick joke. But Luca wasn’t joking.The man standing by the door didn’t move. Still like a statue. Watching.“You too,” Luca snapped at him, sharp and commanding.The man nodded and left. Now it was just the two of us in the hallway.“I’m doing this for you,” Luca said gently.I shook my head, voice low and trembling. “No. I’m not leaving without my son. There’s no way I’m leaving him behind. No. I can’t.”“I’m going to need you to trust me,” he said again, as if that would change anything.“I d

Luca left, and I stayed behind.The apartment was quiet. Too quiet. It wasn’t until around lunchtime that the stillness began to wear on me. I had no phone. No way to contact anyone. No distractions. Just... silence.Out of boredom and frustration, I wandered into the kitchen. I wasn’t exactly angry, just restless. I started rummaging through the cabinets, hoping for something to make me feel less alone. To my surprise, I found junk food tucked away, packaged crepes, cookies, biscuits... whatever it was, it would do. I grabbed some and munched on them like a kid hiding snacks under their bed. It became my only form of entertainment as the hours dragged on.Time passed slowly. I watched the light shift across the room, the way the sun slowly dipped below the skyline. By the time it finally disappeared, casting the apartment into dusky shadows, I was on edge.Then, the door opened. Something in me froze. My heart skipped. I didn’t know why, but I was suddenly on high alert, breath caugh

Still, the silence between us lingered long enough for me to break it.“I’ve seen you around… You live next door, right?” I asked“Yup. That modern grey house that looks like it’s judging the rest of the street.”I chuckled. “It’s beautiful. Do they pay teachers that well here?”Dana burst out laughing. “God, no. If only.”“Oh... I just assumed, you know… that house...”“I don’t own it,” she said, waving her hand. “It’s my brother’s. He’s filthy rich and barely home. Works in the city comes by some weekends to show off his new car and judge my parenting.”I smiled, then caught myself.“Sorry if that’s too much,” she added, watching me closely. “I’m used to saying things out loud.”“No, it’s fine,” I said quickly. “I just… wasn’t sure if there was a husband in the picture.”She shook her head. “Nope. Single mom club. Official member. Just me and my girl. You?”I hesitated. “Same.”Because I was, wasn't I? Basically since Leon was just an embryo to now. His father has never acknowledged

After dinner, things settled into a quiet lull. It was clear Rosie and Leon were getting restless, both of them squirming and yawning. Rosie kept tugging on Alan’s ankle until he finally chuckled and said, “I would’ve loved to spend a few more minutes getting to know you, Ariana, but it looks like I’m on bath and bedtime duty tonight.”“Of course, that’s no problem. I live next door anyway,” I said, brushing it off casually.“Oh,” he replied, perking up with interest. “You live next door?”“Yes,” I confirmed with a small nod.He smiled, nodding like it was good news. “Then I guess I’ll be seeing you a lot more.” He paused, then added, “And just so I don’t get ahead of myself… you’re not married, are you? I didn’t see a ring, but is there maybe a boyfriend in the picture?”Before I could answer, Dana groaned. “Oh my God, Alan. Can you just act chill for once? You always do this!”“What?” Alan laughed, looking completely unbothered.“Every time you meet one of my friends, you flirt wit