All Chapters of The Don's Contracted Husband : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

“Good morning, Margherita.”Donato entered carrying a vibrant bouquet of fresh flowers, the delicate petals a stark contrast to his dark tailored outfit and the authority he naturally carried. He stood in the sterile doorway of the hospital ward, looking out of place yet somehow commanding the room.Margherita looked at the flowers, then up at his face. Her eyes narrowed as she wondered what he really wanted.Donato gave a polite nod. “May I sit?”She gave a small gesture of permission, her lips pressed into a thin line.Sensing the tension in the room, the caregiver quietly gathered her things and left, slipping through the door. Donato walked over, placed the bouquet on the bedside table, and sat in the armchair beside her bed. He didn’t rush to speak. He simply leaned back, letting his quiet presence fill the room.Margherita was the one who broke the silence, her voice steady despite her frail state. “Are you here to bribe me?”Donato’s answer was calm. “No. I don’t bribe people

“I see why Donato has been keeping you all to himself. You are quite the prize, Jesse.” His eyes roamed over Jesse shamelessly.“Mind if I have a taste?”Jesse froze, a hot spark of anger replacing his usual fear. Instead of shrinking back, his gaze swept across the courtyard, searching for Donato’s guards.Cristoforo chuckled, noticing the movement. “Looking for help? Don’t bother. Donato’s men know better than to raise a hand against me. They won’t interfere.”He stepped closer. “Ever since I saw you on your knees for Donato that night, I’ve had one thought stuck in my head. I want you on your knees for me.”Jesse’s stomach turned. “Excuse me?”Cristoforo smiled. “You can glare at me all you want, little bird. It won’t change what I came here for. I’ve seen enough to know exactly what that pretty mouth is capable of, and I intend to find out for myself.”He leaned closer, his voice dropping.“So tell me, Jesse. Are you going to make this difficult, or are you going to save us both

Jesse blew a light breeze over Donato’s lips, then sucked gently on the spot he had bitten before pulling back.“Donato,” he called softly.His hand moved through Donato’s hair, gently tucking a few strands behind his ear.“Hmm?”“About Claire…”Jesse’s hand stilled in Donato’s hair as he carefully watched his face, waiting for his reaction.Donato’s expression remained calm, but his grip on Jesse tightened.Jesse hesitated, noticing the movement around his waist. “She’s just my friend.”“I know.” Donato’s gaze remained on him.“You do?” Jesse watched him carefully.Donato gave a curt nod.Jesse studied his face for a few seconds, looking for any hint of doubt behind his eyes.“You didn’t exactly look like you believed that earlier. And even now…”A faint smile touched Donato’s lips.“I believe you.”Jesse nodded slowly. “Good.”Donato reached out and gently touched his face. His large palm was warm against Jesse’s skin.Jesse didn’t pull away. Instead, he leaned into the touch.“You r

Jesse felt his entire body freeze.His eyes immediately went to his mother, then to Donato. Panic rose in his chest as he waited for her reaction. But Margherita gave nothing away. She simply looked at Donato.“Donato. What... what are you doing here?”Donato took a step forward and held out the beautiful bouquet of flowers he had brought.“I came to escort my mother-in-law home.”He went straight to Margherita and handed her the flowers.“Congratulations on your discharge. I hope you have a safe recovery.”Margherita looked down at the flowers, then raised her gaze to Donato, studying him.“You didn’t have to go through all this trouble.”Donato’s lips curved slightly into a rare smile. “I wanted to.”There was something about the way he replied that softened Margherita’s expression, making the corner of her mouth lift into a small smile.“Thank you for the flowers,” she said, bringing them closer to her nose.A few minutes later, the paperwork was finished and they were ready to leav

Donato was in the middle of inspecting the mall with a few other men behind him when he saw Jesse.His feet halted. Jesse had stumbled, and before he could regain his balance, he fell against the man beside him, his lips accidentally brushing the man’s mouth.Donato’s body went still as he watched them.The man got up and helped Jesse up as well. His eyes trailed Diego's hands as he straightened Jesse's uniform. Donato felt his feet planted at the spot, his jaw tightened so hard it ticked. Jesse just kissed another man. Not necessarily a kiss but the image won't leave his head. He wanted nothing more than to go there and blast the man's lips with his gun. Donato turned his hand in his pockets, trying to regain control of his anger when Jesse pivoted and met his gaze.“Donato?” he exclaimed with shock in his eyes.Donato didn’t bother saying a word. He dragged his gaze and continued moving with the men.Jesse immediately moved to follow him butDiego caught his arm.“Where are you