Another Bride Got My Promised Wedding

Everyone in Sirano knows that Lorenzo Gallo only likes one type of woman—submissive and docile.

I happen to fit those criteria.

When we're dating, Lorenzo has gifted me jewelry, villas, and even a harbor. He has also prepared a grand proposal for me.

After the proposal, Lorenzo tells me that the Don has ordered him to sire an heir with his widowed sister-in-law, Elena Marino. Only when an heir is produced will the Don acknowledge Lorenzo's wedding with me.

Since then, the phrase that he utters to me the most is "just wait for a little longer".

I have to wait for Lorenzo throughout all 99 nights of him sleeping with Elena. I need to keep waiting till she gets pregnant once again.

Just as I think all the waiting has come to an end, I accidentally overhear a conversation between Lorenzo and his best friend.

"Lorenzo, the hospital has confirmed that Elena is pregnant with a boy. This means you must marry Susanna now."

"It's impossible for me to be with Elena in this lifetime. But Susanna is very docile, not to mention she loves me with all her heart. She's the best candidate for my marriage."

It turns out that the man I thought who loved me deeply had fabricated those feelings just to protect another woman.

That night, I no longer drag out Howardson University's invitation, and chose to leave for a ten-year classified medical research program abroad.

Lorenzo Gallo, I don't want your misplaced love anymore!

Susanna's POV

After overhearing Lorenzo Gallo's conversation with his best friend, I stepped out into the courtyard and called Antonio Rossi, a trustee of Howardson University.

"I'm willing to accept Howardson University's invitation, but I have one request…" I tried to keep my voice steady, fighting back the sobs threatening to break through. "I need you to prepare a new identity for me so that no one can find me."

Antonio's soft laughter drifted through the phone.

"I'm absolutely delighted that you're willing to accept our invitation, Ms. Conti. I'll arrange for you to be safely escorted away in three days!"

Putting my phone away, I returned to the villa, where Elena Marino's fragile, delicate sobs sounded from the living room.

"Lorenzo, I know there's a place in your heart reserved for Susanna…" She choked on a sob, tears streaming down her cheeks even before she finished speaking. "But this is a special situation, and I really need your help… My chest hurts, and the baby is doing cartwheels in my belly."

She threw herself into Lorenzo's arms and began weeping softly.

"The doctor said that regular sex will help stabilize my hormones and is beneficial for the baby too. Lorenzo, just this once, please help the baby turn around inside me? As long as neither of us speak of this matter, Susanna will never know…"

The arm Lorenzo had wrapped around her waist tightened as his other hand slipped under her dress and snaked up the fair skin of