All Chapters of The Betrayed Donna: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

Three days later, I woke up.The first thing I heard was the family doctor reporting."Don Moretti, that was too risky. Forcing a termination at eight months and removing her uterus at the same time... we almost lost the Donna."Vincenzo's voice was indifferent."I promised Giuliana that I would only have one child in this lifetime, and that's hers. The safest way was to have Elena's uterus removed. No more kids, no more risk. "His eyes swept over and met mine.Vincenzo didn't panic at all. He reached over and tucked the blanket around me."You heard that? I have no choice. Giuliana said the only way she'd agree to an adoption was if you couldn't have kids. So I figured I'd take the uterus out at the same time. Save you another cut."He saw the tears in my eyes and gently wiped them away."I didn't expect a hysterectomy during pregnancy to cause that much bleeding. Lucky for you, the private doctors I hired for Giuliana were all staying at the estate. You should thank Giuliana for sav

Anger and annoyance flickered in Vincenzo's eyes.He looked at me and spoke calmly."Divorce? No way. Even if I don't love you anymore, you'll always be the most important person to me. I'm not letting you go. "He looked me in the eye and said each word slowly."Elena, I've done nothing to you. If I owe anyone, it's Giuliana. I couldn't give her a title. She followed me without a label in the best years of her life. ""I was going to give you some dignity. But you're so unreasonable you had to make a scene. "He turned around, got down on one knee, and pulled out a huge diamond ring from his pocket. He looked at Giuliana with deep affection."Giuliana, it's my fault I met you too late.""I can't give you a legal title in this lifetime, but I want to give you the biggest wedding. Let everyone know that you're the one I love the most."Giuliana covered her mouth, her eyes rimmed red, but she turned her head away and said sadly."I can't say yes to you! I love you, so I'm willing to put

The voice wasn't loud, but it was clear.Several men slowly stood up. Their suits were sharp, their expressions amused.One of them smiled and said,"Don Moretti, on such a joyous occasion, how could we not come to give you a gift?"Vincenzo's gaze slowly landed on them.In that moment, a deep sense of unease rose in his heart.Vincenzo pushed down his irritation. "Whatever gift you have, wait until after the wedding."Before he finished speaking, Giuliana had already recognized the people in the audience.Her eyes lit up.These were the Dons of the major families.Her heart raced. Her eyes sparkled. She spoke in a sweet voice, "What kind of gift? Why don't you show us now?"Her voice was full of barely concealed anticipation.Vincenzo's brows furrowed instantly. A wave of displeasure rose in his chest.For so many years, he had protected her, kept her from suffering, kept her away from these dirty things.Giuliana didn't understand how these people had once suppressed him, schemed aga