บททั้งหมดของ The Mafia Don's Nightmare Was My Escape: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 8

"Don Moretti, you made a promise to the Donna."What if she finds out Ms. Romano never left and you've put her up at your private estate? What if she makes a scene?"I gripped the doorknob tighter. My heart sank.Through the gap in the door, I watched Vincent gently stroke Lia's hair before replying casually to his men."She won't find out."Lia's a simple girl. She won't go making trouble in front of Eve."Besides, she's been with me ever since she left the convent. I can't abandon her."I went cold at the certainty in his voice.Vincent had rescued Lia during a shootout at the convent a year ago.He'd been cheating on me for a whole year.His men fell silent.At last, Bob Ricci, his underboss, worked up the nerve to ask, "But Don, what if that dream comes true?"Vincent took off his gloves and turned a lighter over in his hand. His cigar glowed between his fingers.Lia spotted me at the door and gave me a triumphant smile.She had just scooped up a spoonful of hazelnut cake and raise

At the private clinic, Dr. Chris Morgan stood beside my bed. She sighed."I'm so sorry. You've lost the baby."I'd known what she was going to say. Hearing it still brought tears to my eyes.Then Erin came in."Ms. Alberti, the Don has seized control of your family's docks. He says he's giving them to Lia as an apology."My heart sank.The docks had been the heart of our family business for well over a decade. Losing them would bleed us half dry.Vincent knew how much they meant to us.He was willing to go that far for Lia."Erin, get me discharged.""Ms. Alberti, you're in no condition...""Now!"Erin drove me to the office. Vincent was sitting at the head of the conference table when we arrived.My father sat opposite him, his fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles had turned white. Somehow, he kept his temper in check.I'd texted him a warning on the way.In my dream, an argument with Vincent had triggered his stroke.I couldn't let it happen now.Vincent stubbed out his cigar

When I woke up in bed, Erin was beside me, her eyes red from crying."Donna... no, Ms. Alberti. You're finally awake.""Who brought me back?""Mr. Cullen.""Where's Vincent?"Erin hesitated before answering. "The Don... he took Lia to the hospital."I pushed myself upright, bracing a hand on the edge of the bed. The dull ache low in my belly was still there, but I felt strangely calm.I reached for my phone and made a call."Dad, have all the assets been transferred?"Good. You and Mom get ready. We're leaving tonight."Meanwhile, Vincent couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong.Lia snuggled against him in her hospital bed, seeking comfort as she told him how terrified she'd been.He didn't know why, but all he felt was irritation.Eve had never chattered on like this when she was with him.She'd sat quietly beside him with a book.Every so often, she'd look up and smile. That alone had been enough to put him at ease."You said Eve tried to burn you alive? Where is she, the

After that, I heard nothing more from Vincent.I threw myself into work and wedding preparations.Before I knew it, the wedding was a day away.Ian called as I was leaving the office. "Eve, I'm sorry. The board called an emergency meeting. I don't think I'll make it to your dress fitting.""It's fine. The dress was made to my measurements. I'll just try it on and see how it looks."After we hung up, I drove to the bridal shop.The ivory lace gown had a long train dotted with tiny pearls. Erin stood behind me, carefully smoothing the skirt.It was evening by the time we finished. As I stepped out of the shop, my phone buzzed.A text from a business partner.They were at the coffee shop on the corner and needed to go over a document with me in person. It was urgent.I pushed open the door. My smile vanished when I saw who was sitting on the couch.Vincent. Still in his blue-and-white hospital gown.He was gaunt, his eyes sunken and his skin almost translucent. Nothing remained of the pro