All Chapters of No Turning Back: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

I packed my bags and walked out into the living room.Out in the yard, Leonardo was wrapping his arms around Gia, his face full of concern.Just half an hour ago, Gia was sobbing uncontrollably in the house, threatening to slit her wrists. But right now, Leonardo had already coaxed her back to smiles and laughter.I’d seen this ridiculous scene play out countless times before. Yet every single time, I still felt completely dazed and baffled. I wondered how the girl who had just been screaming, smashing wine bottles, and pressing broken glass to her throat and wrists could be the same Gia standing there now.I pulled my eyes away and dragged my suitcase toward the front door.Actually, today was our third wedding anniversary—that is, if you counted from the very first time Leonardo and I exchanged rings. However, over these past three years, we’d spent most of our time toggling between divorce and remarriage. In fact, our latest remarriage was barely a month ago. The rest of th

Chapter 2

"Are you heading to the usual place? Let me drive you," Leonardo said, stepping in front of me as I snapped back to reality.The "usual place" was my apartment outside the Corleone estate. Every time we divorced, Leonardo made me stay there for a few days.Gia, who had just been comforted by him, instantly pouted the moment she heard he wanted to give me a ride."Bianca, you're not Leonardo's wife anymore. Don't you think it's a bit inappropriate to have him driving you around?"I raised my eyes and gave Leonardo a quiet look.Seemingly feeling a bit guilty, Leonardo lightly chided Gia. "It's just a small favor. What, am I supposed to make Bianca walk all the way out?"Gia's eyes turned red in a split second, and she began wailing and throwing a tantrum."Leonardo, why are you yelling at me?! What I said is the truth! You two are divorced! What will people think if they see you in the car together?"Bianca has to get married again someday! She needs to keep her distance from he

Chapter 3

Before I could finish my sentence, Gia burst into tears. She seized the crystal fruit bowl from the coffee table and smashed it onto the floor, sending sharp shards flying. Screaming, she scooped up a jagged fragment and pressed it directly to her neck."I knew it! None of you care about me!" she shrieked, taking two steps back. "If I'm dead, all of you will finally get some peace and quiet!"Leonardo’s face drained of color. Consumed by rage, he shoved me violently out of the way.My lower back slammed hard against the doorframe, and the sudden, excruciating shock sent a cold sweat breaking over my skin."Bianca! Remember your place! It’s just a damn meal! What is wrong with you?""You know damn well how unstable Gia's mental state is! The family doctor said she can't handle emotional stress! Are you trying to drive her to suicide?!"My back hurt so badly that I couldn't even force a word out. However, in Leonardo’s eyes, my silence was nothing more than a quiet act of defianc

Chapter 4

The last spark of hope deep inside my heart finally died out.I raised my head and looked at Leonardo, my expression completely flat. "If that's the case, then just kick me out."Leonardo's body shuddered violently. He lowered his gaze, taking me in.The swollen red bruise on my forehead was a horrifying sight, and several tiny droplets of blood were still oozing from the pinpricks on my arm. As for my toes, they were rubbed raw from running all that distance, leaving faint smears of blood on the cold marble floor.In those eyes of his that usually held nothing but cold, decisive authority, a flicker of panic actually surfaced."Bianca..." he began, his voice slightly raspy.But almost immediately, he forced that guilt back down. He grabbed my wrist roughly and hauled me straight into the bedroom.The door slammed shut, finally leaving just the two of us."Bianca, look at yourself! What kind of behavior is this?!" He exhaled heavily, his tone dripping with exhaustion and di

Chapter 5

I yanked my hand out of his grip and stared calmly at Leonardo."It means nothing except that from now on, whether you guys want to eat or play around with suicide, I'm done playing along."Leonardo tried to step toward me, but Lorenzo took a swift step forward, blocking his path entirely."It seems Don Leonardo has no idea how to value a rare diamond."He slipped off his suit jacket and draped it over my shivering shoulders, a rare flicker of sympathy softening his usual icy expression."If you were suffering like this, Bianca, you should have called home months ago.""Bianca, you need to remember that the entire Greco family has your back. Anyone who dares lay a finger on you, I'll send them to feed the fish at the bottom of the sea."A sudden wave of warmth washed over my heart. Lorenzo's words were meant less for me and more as a blatant warning aimed straight at Leonardo.He was still protecting me, just like he used to when we were kids."Let's go. The car is waiting out

Chapter 6

Leonardo froze in place, confusion and helplessness filling his eyes."Bianca, what are you talking about? How could I be an outsider? I'm your husband!"I let out a self-deprecating laugh, pulling open the car door and sliding inside."Leonardo, don't forget we got divorced today. You're not my husband anymore."Just as the engine roared to life, Leonardo lunged wildly in front of the car."No, that's not how it is! Bianca! Get out of the car and let me explain!"This time is just like the previous seven times. We'll remarry again very soon!"He slammed his hands against the car window, desperate. Meanwhile, Gia, who had been trailing behind him with tears in her eyes, tugged at his arm."Leonardo... my head's spinning, and I think my nose is bleeding. Can you take me to the hospital, please?"Just leave that woman alone. Let her leave with whoever she wants!"Leonardo's footsteps faltered, and he instinctively reached out to steady Gia.He looked down at the crying Gia, th

Chapter 7

The phone rang again, and this time I answered."Bianca! Where on earth are you? Why haven't you been replying to my messages?!"Leonardo's voice sounded on the verge of a total breakdown."And Lorenzo... what the hell is he to you?"It seemed he had finally dug up Lorenzo's identity: the underboss of the Greco family, my father's trusted right-hand man, and my adopted brother.Hearing his tone, which reeked of someone accusing their spouse of cheating, I felt an unprecedented wave of satisfaction.Dirty-minded people see dirt in everything. Just like how he knew deep down that his dynamic with Gia was blurred and toxic, he couldn't help but assume Lorenzo and I had something unnatural going on, too."What Lorenzo and I do is none of your concern, Leonardo. Don't forget that we're divorced."Even if I had ten men lined up outside my door, that is my right as a single woman. You don't get to interrogate me anymore.""Or what, is it only okay for you and Gia to have your littl

Chapter 8

"Lorenzo! Are you okay?""I'm fine. A weak punch like that is nothing," Lorenzo said, flashing a reassuring smile even as blood welled in his mouth.I spun on my heel, glaring fiercely at Leonardo."Have you completely lost your mind, Leonardo?! What gives you the right to show up here and lay hands on my people?!"Leonardo froze in his tracks, his body trembling slightly from a mix of rage and utter disbelief. Seeing the way I threw myself in front of Lorenzo to protect him, the sheer bitterness and grievance in his eyes nearly boiled over."Bianca... I was trying to protect you!"Look at yourself, Bianca! You're exhausted. He's controlling you, isn't he?!"He's poisoning your mind! You would never talk to me like this on your own!"A cold laugh bubbled up in my chest from pure rage.Now he decides he wants to protect me? Where was that protective drive when Gia was tormenting and humiliating me? Back then, he was nothing more than Gia's willing accomplice."The best way y

Chapter 9

"Leonardo! What did you just say?!"Gia shrieked as she lunged in front of Leonardo, throwing herself into his arms."You're sending me away to Chesterford? You're going to abandon me for this woman?!"You can't leave me! I won't let you leave me!"I instinctively furrowed my brow. Gia's state seemed completely unstable, far beyond her usual tantrums.Enraged at having his desperate plea interrupted, Leonardo shoved her off with brutal force, roaring in her face."Gia! Haven't you had enough? Do you have any idea that Bianca is cutting ties with me for good?!"Because of your absurd, endless demands, I've already ruined my marriage eight times! When on earth are you going to let me go?"Gia was thrown onto the ground. She tilted her face up, a terrifying, unhinged smile spreading across her lips."Let you go? Leonardo, my father gave his life to save yours! Your whole life belongs to me!"It's great if she won't marry you. I'll marry you instead!"The words burst out of Gia'

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