Santino’s cursing came to an abrupt halt.It was a brutal kick.I even heard the sickening crack of breaking ribs.Bella let out a piercing scream. My father shot her a single glance, and she choked on her own breath, her face turning beet red.She was terrified that the next kick would land on her.Santino curled into a fetal position. His mouth was wide open, but he couldn't make a sound, only letting out agonizing, raspy gasps.My father looked down at him from above, as if looking at a squashed roach.He slowly and methodically wiped the dust off the barrel of his gun with his handkerchief."Moretti?" My father let out a cold sneer, his tone dripping with disdain."Even if Old Moretti were kneeling right here, he wouldn't dare raise his voice at me."With that said, he turned around. The murderous, god-of-death aura from just a moment ago vanished instantly.He gently wiped the blood from the corner of my mouth with his calloused thumb, his eyes full of heartbreak. His voice was so
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