The Mafia Heir’s Broken Love

I was doted to the bone by the mafia heir, Leonardo — he took bullets for me, endured 99 lashes, and promised to take me to see the Southern Sea that never freezes!

But he let Zoe get pregnant with his child.

He accused me of causing Ella’s pollen allergy, and even gave the only keepsake left by my mother — a bracelet — to Zoe as an apology.

He said, "It’s just a bracelet."

During an argument, he shoved me down, causing my head to bleed, yet he rushed to the hospital with Zoe, not even bothering to look back at me.

I lay in the hospital getting stitches, and his suit still carried Zoe’s perfume. He yelled at me, "You followed me to the hospital to cause trouble!" My heart shattered, yet he still lied to me, "I only love you. After this fake wedding, I’ll take you away!"

(Chloe’s POV)

I dialed Don's number.

I tried to keep my voice steady as I said, "I’m willing to leave Leonardo Ferraro. But I have one condition: I want you to send me to a place where he’ll never find me."

On the other end of the line, Don Liam Ferraro let out a satisfied laugh. "If you had recognized this sooner, things would have been different. After spending a night in Black Gate, you’ve finally realized your place. A girl like you, an orphan, is not worthy of marrying the heir of the Ferraro family."

His voice was full of disdain.

"In five days, at the family banquet, we’ll make all the arrangements for you to leave. At that time, you’d better never show up before Leonardo again."

The phone call suddenly ended, and I leaned against the cold wall of the mansion.

In the hall, Leonardo gently let his daughter, Ella Ferraro, tug at his curly hair.

Zoe leaned against his shoulder, a smile of tenderness and satisfaction on her face.

This perfect family of three looked so happy and complete.

The sight before me felt like a bullet shot straight into my chest.

"Miss Hayes, you’re back?" Zoe Johnson was the first to notice me.

Immediately, she shielded Ella behind her, telling a servant to take the child upstairs.

Their wary gazes pierced through me, sharp as knives.

The man who had once said, "I will only acknowledge the child you carry," now looked at me as if I were a murderer.

Once Ella was taken away, Leonardo approached, reaching out to check on me.

He asked, "You’re back? Did you get hurt in Black Gate?"

Looking at the man who had once taken 99 lashes for me, bitterness welled up in my chest. I avoided his touch.

He furrowed his brow. "Chloe Hayes, you know the situation from last night. The more I protect you, the harsher the punishment from my father. With your background, they might even handle you... secretly."

"We’ll be leaving soon, I don’t want any more complications. And Ella is innocent.