Semua Bab I Disappeared Before He Could Lie Again: Bab 1 - Bab 9

"Aurora, I was in a meeting with some of the capos. Is it urgent?""We need to talk. I'm on my way over now."Harrison hesitated, his voice strained."Now? I'm afraid it's not a good time. I have a meeting with some of the family elders tonight. If this is just about something trivial, like picking out jewelry, wait until I get back to the estate and...""I can't wait another second," I cut him off.My uncharacteristically firm tone made Harrison pause.After all, for the past five years, I had been obedient and agreeable. I had rarely even said the word "no" to him.Let alone showed such open defiance.His voice lowered, thick with displeasure. "Are you still throwing a fit about the permanent residency? I've already announced to everyone that you're my woman, the future Donna of the Moretti family.""Under my protection, on this turf, a piece of paper won't stop you from having everything.""As for all that tedious government paperwork, I've been busy taking over new territory. I jus

In reality, Harrison knew Cathy was probably faking it.But he couldn't resist testing me.Just as his men had said, he had protected me for five years, given me the lavish life of a future Donna. I was supposed to be a tamed pet, completely surrendered to him.Even if he was entangled with other women, a few sweet words and a few passionate kisses from him should have been enough for me to gratefully let it go.After all, he was my protector, and I was the one hopelessly in love with him.With these thoughts, Harrison pursed his lips and went ahead with revoking my security detail and access to the estate.He stared at his phone, firing off an aggressive message. "Do you realize what you did wrong yet?""Apologize like a good girl, and I'll be generous enough to forget this ever happened."But Harrison had forgotten that in my home country, far away, I had a family, a job, and friends. I had a life of my own.When I gave all that up to cross an ocean, it was because I loved him, and I

Behind him, Cathy was still sobbing, her cries echoing in the hallway.But Harrison had no time for her. He floored the accelerator and raced to the international airport.He stormed straight to the VIP service counter. Using the Moretti family's clout, he strong-armed the staff into pulling up the departure records."I've found it, Mr. Moretti.""The system confirms that a Ms. Aurora boarded tonight's transoceanic flight to her home country. The flight landed an hour ago."Hearing she was already on the other side of the world, Harrison's composure finally broke.He slammed his hands on the counter, leaning in as he commanded, "Call her immediately! Or give me her contact information!""I'm her husband! It's a matter of life and death! I need to contact her now! Right now!"The staff member frowned slightly at his tone.But she simply shook her head, her expression apologetic but firm."Sir, I understand your urgency. But according to aviation security regulations, we are not allowed

But my mother had simply poured her wine with slow, deliberate movements, waiting for his emotions to settle slightly before she looked up at him."Harrison, when Aurora was hell-bent on running off with you, I didn't interfere. That was the path she chose, and she alone bore the consequences of those five years.""Now that she has come to her senses and chosen to take back control of her life, of course I will support her with everything I have. I respect all of my daughter's decisions.""As for your so-called feelings for each other, they ended the moment you allowed others to degrade her. It's too late for tears now. Go home. Don't come back. That is the last shred of dignity I will offer you as an elder."My mother told me that after hearing those words, Harrison's face went ashen.He looked as if all the blood had been drained from his body, so lost and dejected he could barely stand.Just from his appearance, in the mere months since I had left, he had already become a haggard sh