A Substitute Wife for the Mafioso

to stifle natural light, and the air in the room was heavy, laden with the smell of disinfectant and medicine. She sighed, resigned to another m

and through her short

ld, and the way they danced around her face when she laughed. This

the arms of a stranger one night stolen passion that resulted in pregnancy. But it was only the beginning of his nightmare. Nearly nine months later, when she thought give birth t

r, Margaret Lent, followed closely by Diane. Their presence, always impeccably presented and arrogant, contrast

ith a light of challenge. " What are you doing here ?

t of here. » A glint of hope crossed Dorothy's eyes, but she

peration. "Because Dian

ise was evident in D

o

onte family? »

ilies and the most influential in the city. " Yes of c

u're going to take my place,

s Don

you? » Margaret stepped forward, her piercing gaze fixed on Dorothy. "Carlos Donte is seriously ill. He doesn't have long to live,

. "You think I'm worthless, don't you? That I'm just a pawn to use at you

It's more than you deserve after what you've done. » Rage boiled inside Doroth

ed with a smile condescending. "We did wh

p breath, trying t

at happens i

. "If you refuse, you stay

as simple

for a moment, her

firmed was a blow. However, she knew that this proposition, as twisted as it was, was an opport

lly, her voice firm. "I'm

me. » A triumphant smile appeared on Diane's face.

ought use her again, but this time she would be the one to pull the strings. She would take revenge, and they would

ere waiting for him in a luxurious car, ready to take him to what would be his new prison.

st

of him, well on. Known for his ugliness and his incurable illness, he was often considered a recluse by society. But D

ced as the car pulled up. in f

t the marble floor. A butler greeted them, guiding them through the opulent corridors to a large living room where Carlos Donte was waiting for them. Dorothy was surprised to see a man younger than she had imagined. Although weakened by illness

, holding out her hand.

each other for a moment,

ntial ally, someone who could understand his own suffering. "I know this situati

nto this situation. But I believe we c

slight smile.

now each other. Despite her initial reluctance, Dorothy realized that Carlos was a good man, trapped by his family's e

rving his reflection. The wedding dress she wore was beautiful, but she couldn

but for her. For his freedom, for

rrow she would be Dorothy Donte. And she was determined to ma

ts flock, curious to see the woman who had agreed to marry Carlos. Dorothy stood at the doorway, her h

rriage was the start of her new life, and she was ready to face any challenges t

en sounded like a promise no only survival, but revenge and renewal. When Carlos slipped the rin

Carlos spoke for a long time. They shared their hopes, their fears, and their plan

together," Carlos

at anyone else thinks, we have

g a comforting warmth spread in it. "Y

w life, full of cha

she had finally found a glimmer of hope in the darkness. And she was determined to take this