บททั้งหมดของ my mafia brother-in-law, stole my heart: บทที่ 61 - บทที่ 70

Julia slumped in her car outside the café as Bella yanked the door open and slid in. Her eyes were puffy, her face flushed."Are you out of your fucking mind? Damon? Seriously?" Bella demanded, crossing her arms."Bella, I was drunk, okay? Tobias let me go with the girls, and Damon showed up. He was... charming, and…""Deceitful," Bella cut in. "He’s using you to get to me. Don’t be an idiot.""Why is this always about you? He loves me," Julia snapped."Jesus, Jules, if you actually believe that I feel sorry for you. The guy’s incapable of loving anyone.""You’re just jealous. Admit it, you still love him.""Never did," Bella shot back. "But what about Tobias? You think he’s just going to let this slide?""I hate you," Julia muttered, her voice trembling. "You think I don’t know what I’m doing?""No, you don’t. But fine, I’ve warned you. It’s your call now. Talk to him. See how he reacts. Call him."Julia pulled out her phone and dialed Damon. He picked it up after a few rings. "Hello

Bella stepped inside, her eyes locking onto Lucas’ face. She rushed into his arms, clinging to him like she’d never let go. He gently pushed her back, looking at her face. “Hey, look at me. What’s going on?” He guided her to the couch, pulling her onto his lap. She spilled it every detail.“You shouldn’t have gone there,” he said firmly. “I’ll handle him.”“No,” she shook her head, her voice trembling. “I’m not losing you again. Not this time.”“Shh… okay, let’s just breathe.” She buried her face in his shoulder as Amelia wandered in.“Mommy, are you sad?”Lucas grinned. “Come here, you little jealous monster. There’s room for you too.” He scooped her onto his lap. “My favorite girls.”Amelia giggled. “Daddy, can we go out to eat?”“For you, princess? I’ll even dress nicely!“Really?” She turned to Bella. “Mommy, why are you crying?”Bella sighed. “Aunt Julia’s in the hospital, sweetheart.”Amelia’s face fell. “Can I see her?”“Not yet, honey. The doctors say kids can’t visit right no

Lucas stormed into Ray’s office, the secretary trailing behind, uselessly trying to block him.“You’ve lost your damn mind,” Lucas snapped.Ray leaned back, unfazed. “What do you want, Lucas?”“Pulling the funds? They didn’t get the shipment. You think these people are just going to let it slide? They’ll come for the people you care about, oh wait, my bad. You never cared about her. You just used her.”“I loved her!” Ray shot up from his desk, fists clenched. You wormed your way back into her life.“Bullshit,” I told you from the start I’d be there for her. And stay the hell away from my kids. I can’t believe you pulled that stunt. Don’t insult me by pretending you didn’t know, Ray. You used her. And this time, she’s going to get her target. I won’t stop her, because yeah, she loved you. She fought for you… and you didn’t deserve a damn bit of it.”Lucas glanced at the purse sitting on the corner of the desk, then turned and walked out. He drove off, parked a few blocks away, and dou

Damon, please? Her hand brushed his cheek, and he shut his eyes, bracing himself.She pressed her lips to his, soft. Her head on his chest. Forgive me, he whispered. He kissed her, his voice low. "Missed you, so much." He pulled her into a tight hug.Then, suddenly, he shoved her. As she stumbled back, she grabbed him, dragging him down with her. They fell, eyes locked, the world tilting around them.The doctor’s gaze stayed fixed on the monitor. A single beep broke the silence, and her heart kicked back in. Lucas collapsed to his knees, gasping like he’d finally surfaced from underwater. He glanced at the other window; his brother, they’d brought him back.The doctor stepped out, face grim. "She’s hanging on, but it’s touch and go."As for Damon, his doctor wasn’t optimistic. "He’s stable for now, don’t get comfortable. This isn’t over."Lucas gulped down what felt like his tenth cup of coffee before they finally let him into the room. He kissed her hand, tears streaming down his fa

"Damon," she hesitated, "I’m just… I need space. Your mom’s pissed, and honestly, I can’t deal with this right now.""Yeah, fair enough," he sighed, taking her hand. "Do what Lucas says, go back with him." He kissed her lightly, and Lucas locked eyes with him."Alright," Lucas said, stepping in. "Let’s get you to your appointment. Go clean up.""Thanks, Damon," "I just… I can’t have her here.""I get it," Damon said, rubbing the back of his neck. "As much as I want her to stay, this isn’t the move.""Alright, close your eyes," the therapist instructed. "What do you see? Smell? Hear anything?" A sudden, loud noise outside interrupted, like gunfire, but it turned out to be a car backfiring.Bella’s mind flashed to the memory: the car speeding past, guns pointed out the window, Damon shoving her out of the way. Their eyes met for a split second before everything went black.She opened her eyes, trembling. "I saw it," she told the therapist. "The shooting. That noise… it brought it back."