All Chapters of My Death Drove the Don Insane: Chapter 11

During the family meeting, Matteo sat at the head of the table. The urn containing my ashes had been set down beside him."I called everyone here today for one thing only." He reached a hand out to stroke my urn before continuing in a flat voice, "To clear the honor of Francesca Marino, the previous Donna."Taking a deep breath, he went on, "Two years ago, I was blind to the truth behind the treason incident and wrongly believed Isabella Rossi. The one to leak the family secrets was none other than Isabella. Francesca didn't betray us. Even till her death, she was loyal to the Costa family."In an instant, the room exploded into chaos.Luciano leaped to his feet, his eyes red-rimmed as he bowed his head in respect at my urn."Donna Francesca, I failed you! I truly deserve death!"The others were quick to follow in his footsteps. Those who had once spat upon my corpse were now fervently expressing their regrets and apologies.Matteo simply watched them, his gaze desolate."Wha