Reborn Heiress: Abandoning Him for Science のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 10

I regained consciousness afterward, only to find myself in a quiet hospital ward. I stared at the ceiling for a long time to get my bearings, barely managing to push myself up into a sitting position. I was still dizzy from the excessive blood draw, so even the slightest movement sent waves of darkness across my vision.I noticed that my hospital ward was empty. There was no Mamma and Papa, no Cristiano, and not even a single caregiver to look after me.Still, I couldn't help but notice how lively the neighboring hospital ward was. I could clearly see everything happening inside since the door hadn't been shut completely. Papa was holding a bowl of hot chicken noodle soup, blowing on each spoonful to cool it down, while Mamma was peeling some fruit by the bedside. Nina leaned against the headboard, her complexion pale, becoming the center of everyone's attention.Cristiano was sitting there as well, patiently listening to Nina act spoiled, occasionally responding in a low voice.

[Third-Person POV]Cristiano stared down at his phone once the call was hung up, an unsettling feeling rising within him for reasons he couldn't explain. Patrizia would never have been so calm about this in the past. She would have been upset, hurt, or asked when he was returning home—but this time, she had only murmured in agreement.Nina ran over from the beach, linked her arm through Cristiano's, and offered a sweet smile. "Look at what I found, Cristiano!"She opened her hand to reveal a beautiful seashell. She looked at Cristiano, her eyes bright, reflecting only Cristiano. "Come take a photo of me, Cristiano!"Cristiano didn't refuse, quickly pushing that slight lingering sense of unease to the back of his mind.In the meantime, chaos had already broken out among the Gallo Famiglia at the church. They only had one hour left until the wedding ceremony was scheduled to begin, but both the bride and groom were nowhere to be found.Roberto Conti, Cristiano's Consigliere, coul

In the meantime, days went by, and Patrizia's whereabouts remained a total mystery, with absolutely no news at all. There was an oppressive atmosphere that settled over the household as everyone silently agreed to avoid any mention of Patrizia, with no one bringing her up anymore. They gradually began to realize that the affection they had shown Patrizia was pitifully scarce as the days of her absence dragged on. They refused to face this guilt head-on, though, unwilling to acknowledge that it was their own indifference that had ultimately driven Patrizia away for good.That evening, Daniele, Sofia, and Nina gathered around the dining table for dinner. Sofia glanced at the empty chair where Patrizia used to sit, a heavy weight settling over her heart. She could no longer contain the worry she had kept buried for days, her eyes beginning to well up with tears.She said as tears streamed down her face, "It's been so long, yet there's still no news of Patrizia. She's all alone out the

Cristiano's face was livid, his gaze piercingly cold. He then snarled in a tone betraying his uncontainable rage, "How could you be so malicious, Nina? Patrizia is your biological older sister!"Nina was frightened by the sudden outburst, causing her hand to shake and her phone to fall straight to the floor. She panicked and instinctively scrambled for an excuse; her triumphant smile vanished completely. "You've got it all wrong, Cristiano! I didn't mean any of that! You must have misheard me! I was just talking nonsense just now!"She wanted to lie her way out of it just like she used to, absolutely certain that everyone would still take her side just as they always had."You think I misheard you?" Cristiano stepped forward and grabbed her wrist in a tight grip. "You deliberately injured yourself, skipped your medication on purpose, faked being on your deathbed, and forced Patrizia to give you blood transfusions over and over again. Did I mishear all of that, Nina?""It's not li

It was the same for Mamma and Papa, who constantly thought about me while I was living far away in another country.That night, they sat in front of the TV just as they always did, tuning in to my international interview.I looked confident, poised, and radiant on screen, speaking fluidly and carrying myself with great presence in front of the camera.It was then that the host asked, "Who is the very first person you'd like to thank, considering how successful you are right now, Dr. Luciani?"I pondered for a moment before I smiled and said, "I'd have to thank myself for being someone who constantly held on and never quit." Mamma's eyes were brimming with tears after hearing that. She then sighed softly, saying, "Patrizia has truly thrived since leaving us. She always suffered in silence back when she was at home, but now, she's finally living life on her own terms."Nina came downstairs, and seeing how much Mamma and Papa missed me, her expression instantly soured. She couldn't