Chapter 2
I met Luca when I was eighteen.[]
My parents died in an accident, forcing me to drop out of school and work at a small restaurant to survive.[]
Back then, Luca was still a street kid who often went hungry.[]
He would always pass by the restaurant with bruises on his face, lingering outside the window for a long time.[]
I couldn’t bear to see it, so I often shared half my meal with him.[]
He was stunned, tears falling into the bread as he said hoarsely that he would protect me someday.[]
Later, the restaurant owner crept into my room in the middle of the night.[]
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Twenty–year–old Luca heard the commotion, rushed in with a fruit knife, and helped me escape from that place.[]
That night, he said to me:” Nina, when I become strong enough, I’ll never let anyone hurt you again.“[]
Later I took a blade for him, leaving a permanent scar on my face.[]
Twenty–two–year–old Luca said with red eyes:[]
“Nina, just wait a little longer. Once I’m established, I’ll definitely marry you.“[]
From eighteen to twenty–seven, nine years passed.]
I stayed by his side through gunfights and bloodshed.[]
In the end, all I got was.[]
“Nina, Lucia is different from you. She’s pure and innocent, she can’t handle being wronged. I have to marry her.“[]
Eighteen–year–old Nina would have demanded without hesitation.[]
“What about me, Luca? What am I supposed to do?“]
But twenty–seven–year–old Nina was already covered in scars.]
I had seen too much death, had blood on my hands, and could no longer ask that question.[]
After a long silence, I dialed a number with no contact name.[]
“Marcus, you always said you wanted to be with me–I’m saying yes now. Come get me in seven days.“[]
The sound of papers being set down came from the other end.[]
“Nina, are you serious?“]]
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Chapter 2
“You rejected me so many times, always because of him. Have you finally let go? Don’t love him anymore?“[]
I tilted my head back to keep the tears from falling.]
“Yes, I can’t love anymore. I want to start over.“[]
Heavy breathing came through the phone, followed by a low, clear laugh.]
“Alright, I believe you. I’ll come for you in seven days.“[]
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From Mafia Mistress to Billionaire’s Wife–
