Mafia Bride's Kiss

Driven by

nt would undergo chemotherapy and prepare for a bone marrow transplant. The procedure required

ed while Rose stood beside her, watching over her. Once

..." Sofphia began,

aid firmly, reaching out to hold her aunt's hand. "While you

ere? Is it because of me? Am I the reason you're burdening yourself with th

nt to find a more stable job. Please don't worr

far. I don't want you to struggle

," Rose said, her tone gentle yet resolute. She had made up her mind to work in Italy while her aunt rec

a pang of guilt, hating the thought of Ro

faintly in return. She had raised Rose like her own daught

onths I'll be gone. Please take

e of yourself too, Ro

re leaning in for a last

his hotel. He had texted her earlier that morning, asking

stponed his flight from morning to evening, wanting to clarify a few things wi

the time. Not long after, he folded the paper and placed it on the t

, she wore a simple T-shirt and jeans, yet her beauty still shon

he said, gestur

rectly. "I'd like to know more abo

resign from your current job. In ten days, I'll arrange for someone

e evident. He wasn't even

she began, but

nd even if I were, I doubt you'd fetch much of a price," Antonio said, his

ther question," Rose

ad," he

ed off, her nervousness obvious. Deep down, Antonio didn't seem threatening,

arrowing his eyes. He didn't

can't leave her alone without visiting

ly as he reminded himself that she wasn't alone in the

t you must work with me under a one-year contract. No resigning-unless I fire you. Af

, but at least he would let her return occasionally

commodation. Are we a

se replie

you may go," Antonio said,

o felt a flicker of unease about his decision. All he intended was for her to work for him-no more,

wardrobe to change. Tonight, he w