All Chapters of The Mafia's Don Plus Size Bride : Chapter 71 - Chapter 77

I stared at Chloe in shock, the words hanging heavy in the cold air."What did you just say?" I breathed out, my voice barely audible as my heart rate doubled Chloe repeated herself louder, her eyes flashing with malice. "I said, while you were out here playing rich mistress and living in luxury, our father was lying on a dying bed, he is down with a stroke."A wave of distress crashed over me, my heart pounding wildly against my ribs. "How? When did this happen?"Chloe glared past my shoulder straight at Lorenzo. "Your Mafia boyfriend's thugs showed up at our house about a month ago and terrorized our old man so badly he literally peed his pants from fear. And me too by the way, they assaulted is" Chloe wined the last part then crossed her arms over her chest I turned my head back to look at Lorenzo. His jaw was clenched tight, and he deliberately looked away, refusing to meet my eyes.I whipped back to Chloe, panic rising in my throat. "When did he actually fall sick?""He has not

I stared at my father in total disbelief, unable to wrap my head around the absurdity of his demand. I looked back and forth between him and Chloe, my mouth hanging slightly open."Have you both completely forgotten the circumstances of how I ended up here?" I asked, my voice trembling with frustration. "I was sold to Lorenzo for three million dollars to settle his debts"My father let out a harsh, mocking snicker. "Cut the crap, Kate. I don't care about past business. You are living under his roof now, and I want to live there with you. That is final.""You don't understand," I argued, shaking my head. "That house isn't even mine. I am– we own dad, we're not supposed to be asking for favors"Chloe chimed in, rolling her eyes. "Oh, please. You are definitely not a slave in some dungeon, Kate. You are clearly his lover. If you are sleeping with a billionaire, our whole family deserves to join in on the luxury."I raised my eyebrows, letting out a sharp scoff. I honestly couldn't believ

Lorenzo held me tight as I cried, his large hand patting my back , his hands moving occasionally to smooth my hair softly in a rhythmic motion."What happened, Kate?" he asked, his voice low and full of concern. "Talk to me."I shook my head against his shoulder, unable to find the words right away.Lorenzo didn't push. He just stood up, guided me gently over to the living room sofa, and pulled me right into his lap after I settled down.I wiped my nose with my sleeve, sniffing as I looked up at him. "My father... he gave me an ultimatum.""What kind of ultimatum?" Lorenzo asked, his brow furrowing."He said either I bring him and Chloe to live here with us in this mansion, or he would just stay there on that floor and let himself die” I paused to sniff “He refused to go to the hospital, he refused treatment, I don't know what to do"Lorenzo listened closely, his jaw tightening. "I am not buying it, Kate, I don't even think they were sick to begin with. That sounds like a complete man

I stared up at Lorenzo, completely speechless for a few seconds before asking him what he meant.Lorenzo took a step back, crossing his arms. "Someone maxed out my black card an hour ago, Kate."I blinked, staring at him blankly. I turned around and rushed over to the wardrobe, checking for the bag I had carried with me this morning and the day before. Then I remembered—I had left the bag sitting on the nightstand in the guest room where my father was staying.I hurried toward the bedroom door, but Lorenzo reached out and caught my wrist, pulling me back. "If you lost the card, Kate, just tell me. I can call the bank right now and freeze the account.""I didn't lose it," I said, my heart suddenly hammering against my ribs. "I kept it in my bag, and I left it downstairs."I pulled my arm free and hurried past Lorenzo, panic flaring in my chest. I prayed silently as I rushed down the stairs. Please, God, let it not be what I was thinking. Please let it not be Chloe who had taken my bag