The Mafia's Reluctant Bride
"I'm Veronica—but you can call me Mom."
"Hi... ma'am," Mariana mumbled.
"Mother," she corrected gently.
She pulled Mariana into the sitting room just as Alessandro descended the stairs.
He glanced at her with a blank expression.
"New maid, Gloria?"Mariana's eyes widened.
"Mind your tongue," Mrs. Esposito snapped.
"She's your wife. I chose her."
"You chose her? For me?"Mrs. Esposito's phone rang.
"Talk it out. Be nice, Sandro."She left, and Gloria followed.