บททั้งหมดของ The Second Chance He Didn't Deserve : บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 8

The first rays of sunlight spilled through the towering windows of the Moretti mansion, illuminating polished marble floors that reflected the grandeur of one of the most powerful mafia families in the country.Regina Moretti stood barefoot in the spacious living room, a feather duster in one hand and a soft cloth in the other. Her dark hair was tied into a loose bun, and she wore a simple cream sweater and jeans instead of the designer clothes filling her walk-in closet.She moved quietly from one antique table to another, carefully wiping away dust that the housekeepers would have cleaned hours ago.She simply preferred keeping her hands busy.Growing up, her grandfather had always reminded her that no amount of wealth made a person too important to do honest work."Character is built in the things no one applauds," he often said.No one in this house knew that the lessons came from the billionaire who owned Romano Global Holdings.No one knew she was his only granddaughter.And Reg

Regina's heart pounded against her ribs.Robin stood near the bedroom window, one hand tucked into the pocket of his tailored trousers. His face was calm—too calm for someone about to change another person's life.The silence between them stretched until Regina could no longer bear it."What is it?" she asked softly.Robin turned to face her."There isn't an easy way to say this."A tiny spark of hope flickered inside her.Perhaps he wanted to apologize.Perhaps he had realized how much he had hurt her.Perhaps today marked a new beginning.Instead, he reached into his leather briefcase and placed a thick envelope on the bed between them.Regina frowned."What is this?""Read it."With trembling fingers, she picked up the envelope. Her name was neatly printed across the front.She slid out the documents.The first page stole the breath from her lungs.Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.Divorce.The word blurred as tears filled her eyes.She stared at it for several seconds, unable

The black suitcase rolled quietly across the polished marble floor as Regina made her way toward the grand entrance of the Moretti mansion.The house she had called home for three years no longer felt like hers.She paused at the front door, taking one last look at the elegant staircase, the crystal chandelier, and the family portraits lining the walls.Not a single picture included her.She smiled sadly.Perhaps she had never truly belonged there.The elderly butler, Mr. Lorenzo, stepped forward with glistening eyes."Mrs. Moretti..."Regina offered him a gentle smile."You don't have to call me that anymore."His expression fell."I'm sorry."She shook her head."You've always treated me with kindness. Thank you... for everything."He lowered his head respectfully."You deserved better."For the first time that morning, Regina felt tears threaten to fall.She blinked them away."Please take care of yourself.""And you, Miss Regina."She nodded and walked through the massive front do

The Moretti mansion was unusually quiet as Robin stepped through the front doors.For the first time in three years, he didn't expect to see Regina waiting in the foyer with a warm smile or hear her soft voice asking if he had eaten.Instead, there was only silence.Oddly enough, he found it refreshing.A small smile tugged at the corner of his lips as he loosened his tie.He was finally free.No arranged marriage.No obligations.No pretending.He had his life back.As he walked into the living room, his steps came to an abrupt stop.His grandfather, Giovanni Moretti, sat in his favorite armchair with his silver cane resting across his knees.The elderly patriarch's face was unreadable."Grandfather," Robin greeted respectfully.Giovanni slowly rose to his feet."I've been waiting for you."Robin frowned."For me?""Yes."Without another word, Giovanni crossed the room.Before Robin could react—Slap!The sharp sound echoed through the mansion.Robin's head snapped to the side.He sl