Leaving Him With Our Child
Despite being married to me, Don Massimo Cortese has forgotten my birthday once again.
On my 25th birthday, he brings his most capable Underboss, Catia Sangalli, home with him.
"Catia is pregnant."
His tone remains even, as though this is nothing more than routine business.
"She's pregnant with my child."
My eyes become as wide as dinner plates. I can only stare at Massimo in disbelief.
There isn't a trace of guilt on his expression. If anything, there's a hint of calculation in his eyes.
"My family needs an heir, which you can't produce at all."
That's when I finally give up on Massimo. After wiping my tears away, I pass him a divorce agreement that I've prepared in advance.
Massimo just smiles lightly as he signs the agreement without hesitation.
His friends are confused, to say the least.
"Aren't you going to ask the Donna to stay, Don Cortese? Everyone in Napango knows very well just how much you love her. Are you seriously going to let her go like this?"
Massimo says firmly, "Don't worry. She will never be able to leave my side. Angelica doesn't even have any family in this world. Who else can she seek out but me?
"She's far too temperamental right now, so she needs to be taught a lesson. Once she finally learns her place, she will come back to me."
I pretend to not hear the conversation as I pack my luggage quietly.
What Massimo doesn't know is that I've taken the initiative to give up on my inheritance rights to the Rocchi Famiglia's assets five years ago because of the family rule that states, "No Rocchi is allowed to form marital ties with other forces."
This time, I'm going to cut all ties with Massimo and return to the Rocchi manor as their heiress alongside my unborn child.