Mafia Bride's Kiss

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to shift away from its glare. But it wasn't the light that forced her to rise, it

leep, before heading toward the door. Opening it,

se muttered groggily

ady," Sofphi

se. I'm still so tired," Ro

tone was sharp, her frustration palpable. It wasn't the first time s

ng," Rose re

ace? Why don't you find something else? There are plenty of other night jobs ou

She understood their financial situation well-ever since Uncle Joshua had

o get involved in that hellish casino. It's a den of vice, and this

s for our expenses..." Rose paused, he

wouldn't be able to sleep," Sofphia said, her voice tinged with desperation. This time, R

" she sai

and she stepped forward to embrace

eakfast while Rose shut her door with a sigh. She hurriedly sho

ssentials before stepping out of the house. Sofphia remai

at a private company. But at night, she worked as a drink hostess in a casino, where her nightly income matched near

necklace a man had given her at the casino the night before was still in her possession, waiting to be sold. Walking two more blocks, sh

their voices rising above the glittering displays of diamond rings and necklaces. Rose approached

n. "I'd like to se

n the counter. The shimmering silver heart pendant, ador

ly stunned before asking, "Are

se replie

feeling crept over her. Glancing around, she noticed a pair of men watching her. Quickening her pace, she cast a nervous glance over her s

t. The sound of their footsteps grew louder, spurring her to dart into another side street. She stopped at

e coast was clear. Certain she was no longer being followed, she stepped

is! Quick,

gs could carry her, her only goal to escape. She didn't ca

and right, then over her shoulder, relieved to see no sign of her pursuers. She tri

it cl

on the night she'd been with that man.

thing serious, just slipped him into a

e froze when she saw the two m

should

o the back fence. It was just as tall as she was, but there was no other option. She tossed her ba

Rose hurried upstairs to her room, locking the door behind her. She peeked out the curtains, her heart racing as she w

g into the distance. Rose sighed a long sigh of r