All Chapters of Contracted to the Mafia: A Plus-Size Bride: Chapter 371 - Chapter 380

Author's PovAfter returning from the cemetery, Alexandro walked with heavy steps toward the nursery. Aurora and Leo lay in their cribs, sleeping peacefully, unaware that their mother was gone forever. Their innocent, peaceful faces reminded him of Lucia, of her smile, of her love, of everything she had given them.Alexandro sat between the two cribs, his hands reaching out to touch them. The tiny baby stirred in her sleep, then smiled, a smile so much like Lucia's."I will protect you. I promise I will protect you, no matter what."He picked up Aurora carefully, holding her close, feeling the warmth of her tiny body. Leo also woke up, whimpering softly, and Alexandro picked him up too, holding both of them in his wide embrace."You two are all that's left of her. You are the part of Lucia that's still alive. And I will never let anyone hurt you."He looked at his two babies for a long time, feeling such immense love, and then he remembered something, something Lucia had said before s

Author's PovTwo months had passed since Lucia first woke up on that ship. Time felt like stagnant water, unmoving, unchanging. Every day was the same as the one before—pain, unbearable itching, sedative injections, and crushing loneliness.But slowly, Lucia's body began to change. Her wounds started to dry, forming thick, horrific scars. Her face was completely unrecognizable—the scars stretched from her forehead to her chin, covering almost the entire surface of her skin. Her once smooth and soft skin was now rough, rippled, and a striking pale pink color.Her body also began to thin. Without dieting, without effort, her weight dropped drastically. Prolonged stress, lack of appetite, and deep depression had eroded her body. Her bones began to protrude under her thin skin, and her once bright eyes now looked hollow and sunken.Every morning, Lucia woke up hoping that today would be her last day. But every day, she was still alive. Still breathing, still suffering.She didn't know why

Author's PovThat night, Lucia walked along the dark corridor of the ship toward Matteo's room. The dim lights flickered, creating dancing shadows on the iron walls. She had been on this ship for several days, and every day she learned more about her father—the man she once hated, the man she was now beginning to understand.Matteo's door was slightly ajar, and Lucia heard soft groaning sounds from inside. She pushed the door carefully, and saw Matteo sitting on the edge of his bed, clutching his stomach with a pained expression. His face was pale, and sweat was beading on his forehead."Dad?" Lucia said, approaching him quickly. "What's wrong?"Matteo looked up, trying to smile despite the pain still visible in his eyes. "Nothing, Lucia. Just a normal stomach ache. You don't need to worry."Lucia sat beside him, looking at her father with sharp eyes. "I'm not stupid, Dad. I know something's wrong. Is it your kidney? Is there something wrong with your kidney?"Matteo was silent, not a

Author's PovLucia was startled, her heart pounding as she heard that familiar voice behind her. A voice that had haunted her dreams for months, a voice she missed every night, a voice that now filled her with fear. She turned slowly, her eyes meeting Alexandro's sharp and suspicious gaze."Why are you spying on my family?" Alexandro asked again, his voice cold and threatening. His hand was already at his waist, ready to draw his gun at any moment.Lucia didn't answer. She just stood still, feeling fear creeping up her spine. She wasn't ready for this. She wasn't ready to face Alexandro, wasn't ready to see his eyes full of suspicion and anger."I'm asking you," Alexandro said, stepping forward with a threatening stride. "Why are you watching my family? Who are you? What do you want?"Lucia stepped back, then two steps, feeling the wall behind her. She was trapped in a narrow alley, with no way out. She had to fight, or she would be caught."I don't want to hurt anyone," she said, her

Author's PovAfter planning and gathering his forces, Alexandro was finally ready to launch the attack. He stood in his study, wearing full combat gear—bulletproof vest, a belt full of weapons, and a communicator in his ear. Before him, dozens of his men stood ready, waiting for his command."We only have one chance. That ship will sail again in a few hours. We have to catch it before it disappears into the open sea."Marco stood beside him, his eyes narrowing as he recalled the shape of the ship he'd once been on."I still remember that ship, Sir. Its structure, its size, even its movement patterns. I'm sure we can find it.""Good. We'll move now. I've already contacted the police; they'll assist us at the port. But remember, our primary target is to rescue Lucia."All his men nodded, and they began moving toward the dock.On the ship, Matteo sat in his office, staring at the monitor screen showing the movement of ships around the port. He saw several ships moving suspiciously, and h