All Chapters of My Son Picked His Dad's Secret Daughter: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

My son, Lionello Gabardino, played on the tablet for a while before falling asleep.I draped a thin blanket over him and picked up the tablet beside me. Then, I opened the Gabardino Famiglia's travel dispatch system. All private flight routes, private helicopter schedules, and intercity travel records for the famiglia's upper ranks were logged in this internal system. But out of trust and to maintain stability within the famiglia, I had never once checked Marco Gabardino's private travel records over the past five years.I scrolled down line by line, and little by little, all the blood seemed to drain from my body.Every time Marco claimed to be traveling to another city for business, the destination was always the same city. On Valentine's Day, our wedding anniversary, and every other day that held some special meaning to us, he was never by my side.I had thought he was too busy with work. I'd even felt sorry for him, thinking about how much he had to travel back and forth.

Chapter 2

Marco froze, and there was a hint of evasiveness in his eyes. "Who told you about this?"I looked at him with a bitter smile. "When did you two get together?"He sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. "Five years ago, when your sister was kidnapped. She and I ended up having a one-night stand by accident, and she got pregnant."That single sentence made the blood in my veins run cold instantly.Back then, our enemies kidnapped my younger sister, Alba Minotti. Her kidnappers had specifically demanded that Marco go in person because he was the Don.I had been frantic at home and at the verge of nearly breaking down. I called Marco again and again, but he never answered.In the end, I held Alba's body in my arms and cried all night.It wasn't until the next morning that he finally messaged me, saying that torrential rain outside Issarotta had delayed his flight. When he came back, his eyes had been full of guilt. His hands had trembled slightly as he held me.I had naively con

Chapter 3

When I settled the bill for the miscarriage procedure, a notification popped up on my phone showing a seven-figure deposit.It was from Marco.Right after it came another message from him. "Buy whatever you want. Don't hold back."I stared at that casual line on my screen, finding it both absurd and laughable.I didn't accept the money or reply. I just booked a flight to Northern Eltrand for next night.That evening, I returned to the villa with Lionello, only to find that Marco was already home. Sergio took Lionello to his room to play with building blocks.Marco wrapped his arms around me and said gently, "How did you spend all day shopping but barely spend any money? Is there anything you want? Perhaps a haute couture gown or some diamond jewelry?"I lowered my eyes and replied, "I don't want anything."The only thing I wanted was his genuine love, but he would never give me that. He couldn't.Marco paused, his voice turning somewhat helpless. "Stop being upset with me. I k

Chapter 4

I crouched alone in the walk-in closet and packed my luggage.As I folded the last coat, I suddenly felt something hard in its pocket. I pulled it out and found a ring made from a polished bullet casing.Back then, Marco had gotten down on one knee to confess his love to me. Overcome with emotion, he had slipped it onto my finger. He had promised to love me for the rest of his life, to have children with me, and to never leave me.In a daze, I remembered the day Marco had just secured his position as the Don and bought this villa.He had looked at me with a glimmer in his eyes. "Alessia, we finally have a home."A dull ache throbbed in my chest.Everything we had built and secured with our hearts back then only seemed glaring and unnecessary now.Without hesitation, I threw the ring into the trash.After packing my luggage, I opened my phone and messaged Marco. "We need to talk."But my message never got a response.Marco probably thought I would just behave like my usual sel

Chapter 5

Lionello spoke timidly. "Papa, did we go too far? Mama looked really sad."Valeria reached over and gently patted his head. "You're overthinking it. Your mama was just acting on impulse. Once she calms down, she'll come around."Lionello timidly fell silent, but for some reason, Marco's heart suddenly jolted. The palm he rested at his side still tingled from the slap.He opened his phone and saw my message pop up. Right away, he tapped it open.He froze for a second, and a trace of panic spread through his heart. But the next moment, he scoffed.The laugh sounded extremely forced.Marco said, "She's throwing another tantrum. Does she think she's still a lovesick teenager? She can't expect me to chase after her and coax her until she's no longer mad."But as he said those words, the image of the tears glistening in the corner of my eye when he slapped me flashed uncontrollably through his mind. His fingers had already tightened slightly, and the uneasiness in his heart continued

Chapter 6

Marco stood frozen in place as the doctor asked over the phone, "Mr. Gabardino, how's Mrs. Gabardino doing?""What do you mean? Was she feeling unwell?" Marco responded.There was a brief pause on the other end before the doctor spoke. "Didn't Mrs. Gabardino tell you? She had a miscarriage yesterday and underwent surgery at our hospital..."A buzzing ring exploded in Marco's mind. His phone nearly slipped from his hand. The doctor's voice on the other end had become a barely audible murmur.Marco suddenly remembered how my body had trembled when he held me yesterday and suggested that we have another child. He remembered my pale face when he had insisted on rushing off to take care of Lucia.How much pain must I have been in then?But he had thought my attempt to stop him was nothing more than another tantrum I was throwing. He had scolded me for being unreasonable. Then, he'd even taken Lionello with him, leaving me alone at home.And today, he had slapped me...The regret w

Chapter 7

Valeria had followed Marco to the airport. Ignoring the security guards trying to stop her, she rushed forward like a madwoman and grabbed Marco tightly by the sleeve."You can't leave!" she shouted.Marco spun around and tried to yank his sleeve free. There was an urgent look in his eyes as he looked toward the boarding door that was already beginning to close."Let go of me. I have to find Alessia!""Find her?" Valeria raised her voice, refusing to let go. "She's already left, determined to divorce you, and you still want to chase after her? Are Lucia and I worth nothing to you?"Marco frowned hard and said, "Alessia is my wife. I've wronged her. I have to find her."Valeria shouted back, "Wronged her? She's been by your side as the Donna, enjoying wealth and power. What exactly do you owe her? Why don't you ever think about me? I've stayed by your side all these years and given you Lucia. What have I gotten in return? "I have to stay hidden and live in Alessia's shadow! Why

Chapter 8

One hour earlier, after Valeria had left, only Lionello and Lucia remained in the enormous villa.Lucia carried a glass of milk over to Lionello and spoke to him in a soft, sweet voice. "Try this, Lionello. It's really good. I saved it for you."Lionello smelled the milk and frowned. "I don't like milk. You drink it."Lucia refused to give up and looked at Lionello with a hurt expression. "Come on. Just one sip. If you won't drink it, that means you don't like me anymore."Her eyes reddened as she spoke.Lionello's heart softened instantly, and he hesitated for a moment. In the end, he took the glass and drank a few sips.But in just a short while, a sudden itch rose deep in his throat. Large patches of red hives quickly spread across his neck.Lionello's limbs went weak as he struggled to breathe. "What did you put in this?"The smile that had been on Lucia's face instantly disappeared.She took two steps forward, her eyes filled with smug satisfaction. "Almonds."Lionello's

Chapter 9

On the other side of the world, the plane landed at an airport in a small town in Northern Eltrand. The gentle breeze swept away some of the heaviness that had been weighing on my heart. As I walked out of the airport, crystal-clear lakes and stretches of forest came into view.There were no endless power struggles like in Issarotta, and no suffocating arguments at Grande Villa. Marco and Valeria were also not around to cause me any trouble.In this unfamiliar land, I could finally breathe freely again.On my third day in the small town, I officially started working at an illustration design studio. During the day, I drew illustrations, using colors to soothe the turmoil in my heart. In the evenings, I walked along the lakeside, watching migratory birds skim across the water.But that peace lasted only half a month.After finishing work one day, I walked out of the studio and spotted a familiar black sedan parked by the roadside.Marco stood beside it in a dark overcoat, the

Chapter 10

Time flew by, and it was one month later.On an early fall afternoon in Northern Eltrand, the lakeside cafe was quiet and peaceful. A soft glow shimmered across the surface of the lake.Today was the day Marco and I had agreed to sign the divorce papers.Marco arrived half an hour earlier with Lionello.Lionello was wearing a knitted sweater, and the marks around his neck had not yet faded. After everything he had been through, he had become much withdrawn. He hadn't said a word during the entire journey.The moment he saw me, his eyes immediately reddened.But when I looked at him, my heart no longer stirred. All the grievances, anger, and agonizing struggles seemed to have been left behind in Issarotta.Now that I had cast off all those shackles, all that remained was a sense of ease.The lawyer laid two copies of the divorce agreement flat on the table.Marco's fingers hovered over the paper for a long time.He looked at me and said hoarsely, "Alessia, I'm truly sorry."M

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