Semua Bab A Deal with Her Mafia Son-in-law: Bab 221 - Bab 230

“I’m overwhelmed,” I admit, my voice barely above a whisper. “In a good way.”His hand slides under the table, fingers brushing my knee. The touch is subtle, but it sends a shiver spiraling up my spine. “Did I overdo it?” he murmurs.“No! You’ve done all this for me,” I say, looking around at the ga

“It’s not your fault,” I whisper.He shakes his head, dark hair falling over his brow as he reaches for the Velcro fastener for the bandage. “Everything that touches you is my responsibility.”His responsibility. His to protect. His to care for. His.He checks his work with painstaking care, as if t

But today I know nothing can harm me. I am no longer the caged girl grateful for attention from the outside world. I am loved, valuable and a woman who can handle this situation.“Aurora,” he says, friendly and pulling out the seat across from mine.I straighten, keeping my voice polite but distant.

I take a slow breath and gather my courage and meet Hale’s gaze head-on.“Professor, I’ll request it again, and I think it’s fair.” My voice is steady, which surprises me. “Please don’t display my sculpture on its own. If you put it out, show it with the others. Don’t make it seem like I’m being sin

“When I first started classes,” I begin, “I met a professor who was smart and charismatic, and everyone around me had a crush on him.”Dominic’s expression darkens at that, but he stays silent. Waiting.“He took an interest in me, mostly because he’d seen a photo from our wedding,” I continue quickl