All Chapters of Contracted to the Mafia: A Plus-Size Bride: Chapter 411 - Chapter 420

Author's Pov.A few days after that test result, life at the mansion moved at a slightly different rhythm. Lucia tried to return to her routine.She sat in the small study near the window, laptop open, thick books scattered across the desk. Her fingers typed slowly, occasionally stopping to hold back the nausea rising in her throat. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes for a moment, then continued.She had to finish this week's assignment revisions. Her supervisor wasn't giving much leeway, and Lucia didn't want to ask for an extension unless absolutely necessary.From a distance, the sound of children crying could be heard. Aurora and Leo were with the maid, but their crying wouldn't stop. Lucia frowned, staring at her laptop screen still full of unfinished paragraphs. She held herself back for a while, trying to focus. But when Leo's cries grew louder, she finally closed her laptop."Just a moment," she murmured to herself.She went downstairs. In the living room, both children w

Author's Pov.A few days later, the atmosphere in Marco's apartment felt quieter than usual. The afternoon light streamed in through the large glass windows, illuminating the desk cluttered with stacks of documents and a laptop that was still on.Marco sat upright in his chair, fingers typing quickly, occasionally frowning as he read the numbers on the screen. The report for Alexandro had to be finished tonight. He was used to working in silence, and that silence usually helped him focus.In the living room, Nora sat on the sofa carefully. Her growing belly made it a little difficult for her to find a comfortable position. She was holding a small box wrapped in simple light blue wrapping paper. She had been staring at that box since morning, hesitating. Several times she stood up, then sat back down. Finally, with a deep breath, she rose and walked slowly toward the study."Mr. Marco..." she called softly, still hesitant.Marco didn't turn right away. "One moment."Nora stood at the d

Author's Pov.Alexandro's car stopped in front of the mansion. He had just turned off the engine when the front door swung open. Aurora and Leo ran out with beaming faces."Daddy!"Aurora reached him first, immediately stretching out both arms. Leo followed behind her with the unsteady steps of a toddler. Alexandro smiled widely, the fatigue from facing Abraham seemingly vanishing in an instant.He crouched down and lifted both of them at once."Wow, you're heavy," he teased, carrying Aurora on his right side and Leo on his left. "You've gotten chubby, haven't you?""No!" Aurora protested, wrapping her arms around his neck. "You came home so late."Leo just nodded seriously, his cheek pressed against his father's shoulder. Alexandro kissed both their foreheads alternately as he walked inside."Where's Mommy?" he asked the maid who greeted him at the door."Mrs. Lucia hasn't come back from campus yet, Sir. She said she had extra assignments."Alexandro nodded. He had expected as much.

Author's Pov.Marco parked his car in the apartment basement with quicker movements than usual. Ever since leaving Matteo in the evening crowd, his mind had been full.The boxing challenge, the other ships still operating, and the image of Davina that had resurfaced made his head feel tight. But in between all of that, there was one thing that made him want to go home immediately.Nora.His sister.He still wasn't used to saying that word, even in his thoughts. But every time he pictured that pregnant woman waiting at the apartment, there was a strange feeling in his chest.Marco took the elevator with long strides. He imagined Nora greeting him at the door as usual, with that innocent smile and simple questions about his day.Maybe this time Nora had cooked something, or at least prepared warm water. Small things that he had recently started looking forward to without realizing it.The apartment door opened.And Marco's world seemed to stop.A strange musty smell immediately hit him.

Author's Pov.Lucia sat on the living room sofa with her legs folded to the side. The clothes she wore that day were deliberately chosen loose on top, but her jeans were still tight around her waist, which was starting to grow slightly. She tried to ignore the discomfort. On her lap lay a thick book about research methodology, while the laptop on the table in front of her was still on with several tabs she hadn't finished.Her phone buzzed.The name Mom appeared on the screen.Lucia sighed before answering."Yes, Mom.""Come to the restaurant now. No excuses." Isabella's voice came through sharply without preamble. "There are some things you need to see for yourself.""Mom, I'm—""Now, Lucia."The call ended. Lucia stared at the screen for a few seconds, then closed the book slowly. She knew that tone well. There was no room for negotiation."Gianna," she called.Her personal bodyguard, who had been waiting near the door, immediately straightened up. "Yes, Ma'am.""Take me to my mothe