All Chapters of Reborn Heiress: Abandoning Him for Science: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

[Patrizia's POV]Having settled the departure arrangements with my academic advisor, Taddeo Pellegrini, set for three days later, I finally breathed a sigh of relief. I was going to leave for good in three more days.I was on my way back after parting with Professor Pellegrini when a speeding black Maybach pulled up and blocked my path.Cristiano Gallo, my fiance, got out of the car and walked slowly over to me. He spoke in a cold, demanding voice with a gaze that seemed to freeze the very air around us, asking, "When will you learn to be sensible, Patrizia? "You know exactly how much Nina needs you, yet you keep running off and making everyone worry."I was shoved into the back seat of the car before I could even say anything.Cristiano brought me to the private hospital owned by the Gallo Famiglia.I had stayed here for so long in my past life that I knew the layout of every floor by heart.Daniele Luciani and Sofia Moretti—my Papa and Mamma—were pacing anxiously outside the

Chapter 2

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.

Chapter 3

I handled the discharge procedures by myself, and as I walked out of the hospital, a long line of black luxury cars was parked at the entrance, and Mamma, Papa, and Cristiano, as well as a dozen or so bodyguards, were all gathered on the other side.Nina was at the center of everyone's attention, closely guarded. Mamma was adjusting her scarf, Papa was holding the car door open for her, and Cristiano stood right by her side, listening patiently to whatever she was saying.In the end, no one noticed that I had checked out of the hospital, and no one bothered to ask how I was feeling. I dragged my suitcase along and left the premises from the opposite side.I returned to the estate, only to find that the entire place was deathly quiet. I walked into my bedroom and began packing up my belongings. I noticed that my closet was filled with gowns Cristiano had sent over, and the jewelry case was filled with countless pieces. Tucked away at the very back was the first necklace he had ever

Chapter 4

[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

Chapter 5

Cristiano was completely taken aback after hearing Roberto's report. "W-What? Patrizia actually gave up her long-term residence status?"He snatched the documents from Roberto's hand, his eyes scanning the pages quickly as his face darkened by the second. He hastily pulled out his phone to try Patrizia's number again, but the call failed to connect just like before. His expression grew grim as a growing sense of dread took hold of him.He clenched the documents tightly and immediately barked out an order, "Go find out where Patrizia went!"Daniele, who was standing nearby, didn't care at all about where Patrizia had gone and actually felt bad for Cristiano. He stepped forward and patted Cristiano on the shoulder. "Patrizia is always causing problems for you. She's just acting out again because you took Nina out on a trip, so there's nothing to worry about. She'll be back in a couple of days."Sofia sighed. "Patrizia is really taking things too far now. Nina's health is poor, so s

Chapter 6

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

Chapter 7

Cristiano and the others were consumed by guilt ever since they discovered Patrizia's medical records, feeling completely overwhelmed by how much they owed her.Then, as time went on, Nina's birthday arrived.Sofia looked at the calendar on the wall, her thoughts still entirely consumed by Patrizia's disappearance. She then said, sighing, "Let's postpone your birthday party this year, Nina; after all, Patrizia is still nowhere to be found, and no one in this family is in the mood to celebrate at the moment."Upon hearing that, Nina instantly furrowed her brows, her face full of displeasure. She had waited a long time for her birthday and had been looking forward to it for ages; there was no way she could stand the thought of calling it off.She immediately grabbed Sofia's arm, her tone carrying a trace of grievance while saying, "My friends have already made plans and specifically cleared their schedules to celebrate with me, Mamma, so calling it off now would be incredibly humilia

Chapter 8

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

Chapter 9

Cristiano felt completely drained, as though all his strength had been stripped away. Nina's lies kept echoing in his mind along with those stacks of past medical records, weighing so heavily on his chest that he could barely breathe.He took out his phone and opened the photo album, where only a few photos of Patrizia were stored. He could see Patrizia smiling brightly and innocently in the photos, her eyes bright and pure. He stroked the screen lightly, his throat aching and tightening, as he murmured, "I'm so sorry, Patrizia. I had no idea all along that you were going through so many hardships. You suffered from such severe anemia, yet you never spoke up and constantly tolerated it in silence…"It was then that he suddenly recalled what Rafaelle Fontana, the doctor, had said during Patrizia's last blood transfusion. "Patrizia's health condition has deteriorated significantly, so continuing such frequent transfusions will seriously damage her health." He had completely dismiss

Chapter 10

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

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