Semua Bab THE MAFIA KING’S NAUGHTY BRIDE: Bab 21 - Bab 30

Gabriella placed her hand on her stomach, it was the fifth time it was rumbling again. At first, she had planned to endure and remain silent but by noon, she couldn't control herself anymore. She had called out Maria's name just as Maria had instructed her to do last night but no one showed up, even when she felt someone was coming in, it was just the sound of footsteps passing by. She held the handle of the cage, the darkness of the room consuming her, As she stood there, the air heavy with the scent of old wood and neglect, a memory, sharp and unwelcome, pierced her thoughts. Her mind went back to when she was younger, her father would come home drunk after gambling all day. He didn't hesitate to lock her up in the closet if she ever made a sound while he rested. Those long hours in the dark, squeezed between old coats and musty boots, had left her with a deep fear of confined spaces. Yet here she

Alejandro who had dashed out of the room, came back in with two men to get rid of Luca's body. Enzo stared at Gabriella and he could still see in her eyes that she was still in a state of shock, he decided to carry her rather than have her walk out of there on her own. He scooped her up gently, her head resting against his chest as they exited the grim scene. The chill of the dungeon seemed to permeate every corner, but Enzo’s warmth provided a stark contrast. As they moved through the dimly lit corridors, Gabriella felt the rhythmic beating of Enzo’s heart against her ear. It was surprisingly calming, a steady beat in the chaos of her thoughts. She closed her eyes, trying to block out the images that haunted her — the blood, the gunshot, Luca’s lifeless body. She held on to Enzo's shirt, her hands trembling. Enzo spoke softly as they walked, his voice a soothing murmur in the

"Yes, you should," Alejandro said. Maria nodded and made her way to the door but stopped abruptly. "Is Enzo getting married to her?" "We will talk about that later in the day, Gabriella is in Enzo's room," Alejandro replied. Discussing that could take the whole day because he knew Maria would not hesitate to ask him more questions regarding everything. Maria nodded in understanding. She knew Enzo would never announce something so publicly without having a plan in mind. Taking one last glance at Alejandro, Maria left the room. She only hoped that she would be able to comfort Gabriella and help her through this difficult time. She headed straight to the kitchen to make Gabriella a drink she usually made for Enzo to soothe his mind whenever he was stressed. When she got to the kitchen, as she was about to open the door, she paused listening

Gabriella stared at Enzo with a puzzled look, her father? "Is he dead?" "Do you want him dead?" Enzo asked, his tone serious. Gabriella shook her head quickly, her eyes wide with alarm. "No, of course not! Why would you ask that?" Gabriella bit the inner corner of her mouth, it was true that she resented her father for what sold her off to pay off his gambling debts but wishing him dead was not something she desired not after seeing the way Luca was killed. Despite everything, he was still her father,  locking him up in jail would be a better option if it came down to that. "He might end up dead regardless," Enzo said. "What?" "You do know that he is not your biolog

Just as her struggles ceased completely, Enzo's voice sliced through the silence. "Now," Enzo ordered.Without hesitation, Alejandro stripped off his jacket and dove into the pool. The cold water enveloped him as he swam down to Gabriella's limp form. He wrapped his arm around her waist and kicked upwards, propelling them both towards the surface.Breaking the water's surface, Alejandro gasped for air, holding Gabriella close. He swam to the edge of the pool and lifted her out, laying her on the cold tiles. He checked for signs of breathing, his hands shaking as he prepared to administer CPR.Before he could start, Enzo signaled him to step aside. He frowned but complied as Enzo got on his knees in front of Gabriella, he stared at Gabriella for a moment before placing his hand on her chest.He pushed as hard as he could continuously but Gabriella remained still, he leaned closer and kissed her on the lips and blew air into her lungs, trying to get her to breathe again. Enzo's face sho