Mafia Love: A Dangerous Passion

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ster Tori was standing in the kitchen, shaking

ntment and frustration. "He went gambling again," Tori

epted it as a fact of life. "Why didn't you stop him?" I snapped, my v

," Tori replied, looking at

helpless and frustrated as I faced my father's gambling addiction. For years, I had tried everything to keep him from succumbing to his addiction, sacrificing my own dreams and goals to support the f

ome money." She demanded. This

the thanks I deserve. I can't believe you both," I replied, unable to hold in

ed to suppress my irritation while she continued her berating. My father, Edward Brooks walked in the room with a l

ngered me more and more, until I just couldn't hold in my frustrat

ad!!" I screamed. He waved me off and snapped. "Oh please, Eva, not now.

ing to Tori. "Is that what my work means to you?" I asked with bitterness and resen

one now, so what does it matter?" He said, his words dismissive and hurtfu

to downplay the issue. "You're making a big deal out of nothing, Eva. You can both work for th

pathetic. I felt disappointed and sadden by what our family had become. We had worked hard for that money, and t

back, as I pointed to my sister, Tori. "Tori has a life too! We both do! We both have dreams!" I cried, unable to hide my growing frus

r me. In that moment, I was too stunned for words. When Tori jumped to my side,

d raised you," my mother shouted, her finger pointing to Tori in the most condesce

gain control of the situation by shouting "enough". But the door bell's ringing only continued to add to the chaos of the scene, with

. His jacket hung on his shoulders, revealing his broad shoulders and imposing figure. As he stood before us, his cold gaze

one making it clear that he was far from being amused. He

continued, "and I ca

Vincent?" The man smirked as he acknowledged my father, his voice dripping with mockery. "You can

e before my eyes. My father shifted nervously, trying to cont

ence on his face. "You owe me money Edward." He stated with a calm tone devoid of any

keep me quiet but I didn't budge. My eyes narrowed as

darkly. "He did