All Chapters of Reborn Bride: Marrying the Monster This Time: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

The coming-of-age ceremony had yet to start, and a few of my elders were already getting restless.My Aunt Francesca came over with a glass of wine and patted my shoulder. She sighed and said, "You've chased after Dario for so many years. Good thing you're finally getting what you want today."Dario Morandi's uncle chimed in, "Tell me about it. The daughter of a Don has humbled herself for a man. Would anyone believe that?"They laughed and shook their heads, like they were talking about something ridiculous that was finally coming to an end.I didn't argue. They were right, after all. For the past six years, I'd done plenty of humiliating things for Dario.He liked horse racing, so I'd bought an entire racetrack for him. He'd casually mentioned that he liked a certain watch, and I'd had one flown in from abroad the very next day.Now, he stood not far away, watching me get mocked. I looked away in disgust.All he did was laugh, set down his glass, and walk toward me. His steps

Chapter 2

The coming-of-age ceremony was almost over by the time Dario and Lina returned from the garden. Lina's lips were swollen, and Dario's collar was undone, revealing a few hickeys dotting his collarbone. The way they looked at each other was so sickly sweet that it made my stomach turn.In my previous life, I probably would've already stormed over to demand answers, humiliating myself at my own coming-of-age ceremony. Now, I only found the situation laughable.I downed my wine and turned, starting to walk away.Dario stopped me. "Cecilia, are you actually thinking of leaving when I, your fiance, am still here? That's pretty rude of you, don't you think?"My footsteps didn't even falter.Dario's voice turned icy. "Get back here and apologize to me, or you're not getting a birthday gift this year."This time, I stopped. He cocked an eyebrow smugly, thinking that his threat had worked. He opened a small jewelry box and handed it to me. Inside was a thin silver chain.This was one of h

Chapter 3

I was just about to say that Cassiano was indeed the one I intended to marry when I remembered what Papa had told me."Cassiano is currently dealing with something and will only be back in three days. Before he returns, don't tell anyone about the engagement. I don't want anything to go wrong."Papa had looked grave when saying that. In our world, "dealing with something" generally came with bloodshed.In any case, the engagement was set. I wasn't in a rush to announce anything.I'd never spent much time with Cassiano. In my previous life, even after marrying Dario, I'd barely ever seen Cassiano. His own father, Don Morandi, didn't dare to get close to him, yet he needed him.Cassiano lived in the annex tucked in the deepest corner of the Morandi estate. When I occasionally ran into him in the hallways, he would just silently step aside to let me pass.Then came the day I'd died. After Dario had given our enemies the intel, they'd burst in through the doors and ambushed us. Papa

Chapter 4

Papa went to the Morandi estate ahead of me. I only set off after I'd finished organizing the custom suit and the other gifts I'd prepared for Cassiano.Dario and Lina were standing side by side on the porch when I arrived. Lina's eyes were still red, and she was half-hiding behind Dario, looking as if she'd suffered some huge injustice.When Dario saw me, his expression turned contemptuous. "And here I thought you were all calm and unbothered, Cecilia. Yet the second I get mad, you still come running like an obedient dog. You even dragged your father over to back you up, huh?"He came down the steps toward me, every step radiating pressure. "Apologize first."I didn't move.He stopped right in front of me, looking down at me imperiously. "Apologize to Lina. Say it to her face. Tell her you shouldn't have threatened her father, nor should you have blocked her."Lina peeked out from behind him and said softly, "Dario, just let it go. Maybe Ms. Vito was just in a bad mood…"The mo

Chapter 5

Dario's eyes widened. He blurted out without thinking, "Cecilia, I'm the one you're supposed to marry!"No one paid him any attention. He clenched his jaw, a wild edge creeping into his smile. "Fine, I admit your little stunt worked. Now, cut it out."He reached out to grab my wrist, but Cassiano stepped in front of me at once. His height alone made his presence downright oppressive. He said icily, "She's my fiancee."Dario's hand froze in midair, then slowly dropped. Unwilling to accept this change, he turned to both our parents. "Father, Don Vito, there has to be some mistake. Cecilia has chased after me for six years. Everyone knows the engagement is between her and me—""Dario," Papa said, cutting him off. His voice wasn't loud, but it still made everyone fall silent."The person meant for this engagement is the one my daughter chooses herself." He glanced at Cassiano, then at me. "And she chose Cassiano."Dario refused to give up and stared stubbornly at Don Morandi. "Father

Chapter 6

The day after the engagement was confirmed, I went to where Cassiano lived. The Morandi estate was huge, with beautifully manicured gardens. But Cassiano lived in a villa furthest from the main wing. No one took care of that place; the weeds grew up to my knees.The maid leading the way stopped halfway and refused to go any further. Her face went pale as she pointed at the narrow path ahead. "Ms. Vito, Mr. Cassiano… doesn't like strangers getting close. I can only take you this far."I didn't push her. I walked on alone.The door of the villa wasn't locked. When I pushed it open, I saw there was almost no furniture inside. The light was dim, and there was a faint smell of disinfectant in the air."Who's there?"A low voice came from the top of the stairs. I looked up and saw Cassiano standing in the shadows on the second floor. He was wearing black slacks and a loose white T-shirt. He was barefoot, and his hair was slightly tousled. He looked like he'd just woken up.When he saw

Chapter 7

The engagement party was set for a week later. 300 invitations were sent out from the Vito estate, and soon the whole circle knew that the Vito family's Principessa was going to marry the "lunatic" of the Morandi family.Once the news got out, gossip broke out everywhere."She chased Dario for six years, and now she's picking that freak they dragged out of the fighting pit? She's clearly just being spiteful.""Three months. I'm betting this marriage doesn't last more than three months.""Knowing what Cassiano is like, I wouldn't be surprised if he snaps one day and hits Cecilia."…On the day of the party, I walked into the hall with my arm linked through Cassiano's.He was wearing the custom black suit I had made for him, his hair slicked back to show off his chiseled face. The way he moved was completely different from everyone else—every step was firm, and he kept his weight low. He was like a predator prowling through unfamiliar territory.As we passed, the whispers in the

Chapter 8

Three days after the engagement party, Cassiano disappeared. I went to his villa to look for him, but only an old butler was there.He looked troubled. "Mr. Cassiano went out last night. He didn't say where.""Does he do that a lot?"The butler nodded. "Every so often, he just vanishes for a few days. When he comes back, he has new injuries. I've asked, but he won't tell me anything."My heart sank.Papa sent his people to investigate, and they came back with answers that very night. Cassiano had gone to an underground fighting pit. There were no rules or protective gear there. The fight went on until one party could no longer get up.The people who entered were either desperate or had nothing left to lose. Cassiano wasn't short on money, so what was he doing in a place like that?I went straight there to look for him.The air in the fighting pit was thick with the smell of blood, sweat, and cheap alcohol. Dozens of people crowded around an iron cage, screaming and waving wads

Chapter 9

After we came back from the fighting ring, Cassiano stopped disappearing.I had Papa's private doctor come to the villa to treat Cassiano's wounds. When the doctor came out, he looked grim. He said Cassiano's body was covered in overlapping injuries, new and old, and that some of his bones had been broken more than once. They'd healed badly."Can he be treated?" I asked."Yes, but it'll take time," the doctor answered. "Some of the old injuries may need surgery again.""Then treat them. All of them."…In the days that followed, I went to the villa every day. Sometimes I brought food, sometimes supplements. Sometimes, I just sat across from Cassiano and read.He was very uncomfortable at first. For the first few days, he was tense almost the entire time, but slowly, he started to relax.Once, I fell asleep while reading some documents. When I woke up, I saw his jacket draped over me. He was sitting across from me with a book in his hand, pretending to read.The book was upside

Chapter 10

Dario was locked up for three days. On the fourth day, I went to Cassiano's villa, wanting to discuss the wedding with him. He wasn't around, but one of the drawers in his room was half open.I walked over to close it for him. When I looked down, I was taken aback.The drawer was stuffed full of things, mostly newspaper clippings that were all about me. There were reports of me attending charity galas, photos of me accompanying Papa to chamber of commerce events, and even a candid shot from my 16th birthday party.There were many more photos. Me watering flowers in the garden, sitting in the car and staring out the window, spacing out on the balcony… Every single one had been taken from a distance and in secret.Dates were written on the back. The earliest one was from the year Cassiano had been brought back home.My hands started to shake. It turned out he hadn't come to my rescue in my previous life on impulse. That decision had been made out of love that he'd never once put int

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