Todos os capítulos de The Don Prayed for Me but Slept with My Best Friend: Capítulo 1 - Capítulo 8

"Donna, you're having Emma reburied? Does the Don know?"Rosa draped a blanket over my shoulders.I managed a thin smile. "He doesn't need to know."Six years ago, a rival family ambushed Daniel. I was eight months pregnant, and I took the bullet meant for him.My daughter didn't survive. My uterus was so badly damaged that the doctors said I might never get pregnant again.In the days that followed, I nearly died.For my sake, Daniel gave up every comfort money could buy and went alone to the monastery of San Colombano to pray day and night.Eventually, I started to recover.Everyone said heaven had been moved by Daniel's devotion.From then on, he lived on plain food and put himself through hard physical labor every day. Every year, he also spent a month alone at the monastery, praying for me and our daughter.For six years, he kept it up without fail.They all said I was Daniel's whole life.But right now, I felt like a joke.I checked my phone again. Beneath the video, Talia had po

"Daniel..." I immediately stepped forward and wrapped my arms around him.Daniel chuckled softly and hugged me back.His lips trailed down my neck and settled on my collarbone.I drew in a sharp breath. An idea came to me out of nowhere."Daniel, let's have a baby."Daniel stiffened. For a long time, he didn't say anything.I should have known then what he was really thinking.But I was still holding on to a fantasy. If he was willing to have a baby with me, I could let everything else go.Then Daniel crushed that hope. "Lucia, did you go to the hospital for tests again?"Without even unfolding the test results, he crumpled them in his fist and tossed them straight into the trash.He held me close, his voice soft and coaxing. "The doctors said your body can't handle a pregnancy. I'd rather keep you safe than have a baby."He kissed my cheek, then picked me up and laid me on the bed. "There. If you're tired, get some sleep. I'll stay right here with you."I rolled over and saw the test

After leaving the cemetery, I left Renzo in the butler's care and headed to the airport.Boarding didn't start for another ten hours, but I didn't want to set foot in that house again.While I waited at the airport, Daniel texted me. "Baby, I landed safely. Have you been eating? I miss you so much."I didn't answer, so he called.Afraid he'd hear the airport noise, I quickly declined the call and texted back, "Just ate. Kind of tired. Going to bed."Daniel didn't call again. He just texted back, "Then get some rest. I might be really busy the next few days. If you can't reach me, don't be mad, okay? I'll bring you a present when I get back.""Okay." That was all I sent back.Eventually, the boarding announcement came over the speakers.I pulled the SIM card out of my phone and threw it in the trash.Holding my daughter's ashes, I boarded a plane for another country.Daniel, this is goodbye for good....After three hectic days in Kenya, Daniel finally had a chance to breathe.Lucia had

When Daniel got back from the monastery, Renzo threw his arms around him, crying. "Daddy, where's my mommy? I want my mommy."Daniel gazed down at the little boy and suddenly realized Renzo didn't resemble him at all.He plucked a hair from Renzo's head and handed it to Nico along with one of his own. "I want the results as fast as possible."An hour later, Nico brought him the DNA report.When Daniel read that he wasn't the father, his golden eyes grew bloodshot with fury.He took the report to Talia and slapped her across the face. "Talia, you bitch. How dare you lie to me!"When Talia saw the report, she went white. She knew the truth was out, and no excuse in the world would help her now.So she threw herself at Daniel and clung to him. "Daniel, I was wrong. I just loved you too much. That's the only reason I used this child to keep you with me."Daniel shoved Talia away. "You bitch. You drove my Lucia away, and I'm not letting you get away with it!"Beside himself with rage, Danie