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Matteo's words were heavy with concern as he continued, "Sophia, you need to understand that leaving now would be incredibly dangerous. Francisco, my uncle, is not someone to be taken lightly. He's ruthless and will stop at nothing to get what he wants, even if it means harming you or our child."
His warning echoed in my mind, and I couldn't help but feel a shiver of fear. I couldn't ignore the very real threat that Francisco posed. While it wasn't the life I had imagined for myself, staying by Matteo's side seemed the safest choice for now.
Internally sighing with a mixture of annoyance and resignation, I finally relented,
"Fine, I'll stay."
Chapter 30
Matteo
Telling Sophia about my life in the mafia had always been a part of my long-term plan. I knew she would have to be let in on the truth at some point, but I had hoped for a more controlled and gentle revelation.
I had intended to gradually ease her into my world, to provide the necessary explanations and assurances along the way.
However, the way she found out, with those incriminating photos and documents, was far from what I had intended. It was sudden, jarring, and forced me to reveal everything quickly.
I had wanted to protect her from the harsh realities of my life for as long as possible, but circumstances changed my plans.
As I sat there, my mind raced with thoughts and uncertainties. I had wanted to protect Sophia from the harsh realities of my life for as long as possible, shield her from the darkness that surrounded me.
But the unexpected revelation had forced my hand; now she knew about my involvement in the mafia.
I couldn't help but wonder how this newfound knowledge would affect our relationship. Would she look at me differently now?
Would she still want to be with me, knowing the world I belonged to was dangerous and morally complex? The weight of those questions bore down on me.
Even though Sophia had agreed to stay, I couldn't shake the feeling of uncertainty. I couldn't predict how our relationship would fare in the future.
Would she still be by my side once everything was sorted out? I hoped she would with all my heart, but I knew that hope alone wouldn't be enough to sustain us.
I was lost in thought, gazing at the table where those unsettling pictures and documents lay. My eyes narrowed as I contemplated just how Sophia had come into possession of such damning evidence.
I couldn't help but wonder, had she left the house? Or had someone ventured here?
Furrowing my brows in confusion, I turned to Sophia. "Sophia, who gave you the package?"
Sophia hesitated for a moment before answering, "I... I don't know, Matteo. I just found it at the door."
My mind raced with worry as Sophia continued, explaining, "The doorbell kept ringing, and when I went to check, none of your guards were there. I found the package on the ground."
I frowned deeply, considering her words. "None of my guards were supposed to let anyone in without my approval. When I arrived earlier, they were stationed exactly where they should be." I muttered.
I quickly stood up and headed straight to the entrance of my house, my mind racing with questions. What the fuck was going on?
Approaching my guards stationed at the entrance, I demanded answers. "Who delivered that package to Sophia?" My tone conveyed the urgency of the situation.
Confusion clouded their faces. "What parcel?" one of them asked.
Impatiently, I clarified, "The one with the pictures and documents."
They exchanged uncertain glances. "We don't know about it, boss," the other guard replied.
Growing increasingly frustrated, I asked about the guards on duty before them. Their names weren't familiar; I knew all my security personnel personally, and these two didn't belong to my team.
My heart sank. This security breach was a grave concern; I needed to uncover its truth.
I pressed further, "Who were the guards on duty before you two?"
