A Lifetime With You by Athrhteera

Chapter 31

Alena

"Mama! ***a!" I called out, despite having to force my voice out due to the soreness but I was happy to see them here. They looked worried as they were careful with hugging me, afraid if they were going to hit any painful spots. "Oh, my baby... my sweet little girl." Mama said, wiping away her tears before kissing my cheeks.

Her hands were slightly trembling, yet she tried her best to hide it all away. She was always trying her best to appear strong while Ana, she was already crying her heart out like a little child. It made me smile, knowing she was concerned as I pulled her in for a hug.

"Hey, don't cry. You You look silly." I joked.

She cried even harder; her tears were spilling on me.

"How could you say that? I was worried about you!"

"I know... I know." I slowly rubbed behind her back, trying to comfort her.

Well, I hadn't looked in the mirror ever since I got into my room and I was sure I looked as horrible as I expected myself to be but, my husband was looking at me as if I was the most beautiful woman in the world so, it gave me a small confidence boost.

Mama and Ana were looking at at me as if I was broken.

Mama and

They were shaking their heads, trying to hold back their tears. Yet, they failed miserably.

"I'm glad you're okay." Ana said, her eyes were red and puffy. "I'll be fine... Matteo's here to to take care of me," As I turned As I turned to

look

at my husband, he was standing beside me with both of his hands in his pockets. He wasn't looking at me like he was before because he was too busy glaring at Papa and my brother, Alexei. They were staring at each other as if they were throwing daggers. The three of them were practically glaring at each other but they didn't bother to say a word. I could see Matteo tensing up at the sight of him clenching his jaw while Papa and Alexei were doing the same.

I knew it, they were going to blame him for what happened to me.

"Matteo?" I called out, immediately grabbing his attention.

"Yes,

Yes, baby? Matteo leaned in, tucking a few strands of hair behind my ear before giving a long kiss on my forehead. It was calming enough, and both my Mama and Ana were touched by the scene. Their eyes were in awe as they smiled, loving the way my husband was treating me. "Can I please have some water?" I asked. "Of course, I'll be back."

He left the room, passing by Papa and Alexei.

They stopped looking at him as soon as he was out of sight and were now looking at me. Alexei came to stand beside me

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while Papa stayed still in his spot. I knew after what happened at the house, Papa had his ego and didn't want to apologize- he didn't think he was at fault here.

"I thought he was going to protect you." Alexei said.

Instead of asking about my condition, he decided to put the blame on Matteo. It wasn't Matteo's fault to begin with. We were sleeping and it was late at night, nobody expected anything to happen, especially when we thought Sofia wasn't capable of doing that. We didn't think her as a threat.

"You don't know the full story," I replied.

""I don't have to. He

"Stop it, Alexei." Magot you into this,"

xei." Mama interrupted, still caressing the back of my hand. "We didn't come here to pick a fight. We came here to see your sister. So, you can decide to drop whatever it is in your head, or you can leave."

me, but I was happy she

have the voice. There was no

one to rebel. It showed clearly until he grew up, following everything Papa said regarding the mafia even when it was wrong, even i I was to determine my future husband. "How long were you in the operating room, honey?"

not sure, Mama."

matter. You're in recovery now and I'll be with you all the way," and

Ana,

Ana and

Despite the

So, it

didn't bother me when Papa was only standing at the corner of the room without saying a word. He looked worried about me but if he wanted to keep holding onto his anger, he

Alexei, but it was clear, Alexei didn't

was more of a mafia thing than anything else. They weren't exactly enemies, but they weren't friends either. The

the doctor will come in to check on you

as

happened, Matteo?" Mama asked,

"Alena was attacked."

plan to get her killed but failed?" Alexei

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immediately shifted to his behavior, and I

Mama shook her

know the truth. We can never

my head before smiling. He found it funny, but I knew he was just trying to ignore his anger-he could push him away and punch him on the face, yet he knew better. He wasn't going to do anything reckless even though

the Russians."

said a word Why did you even marry my sister? Did you expect

the the

have more than enough. I never came to

was my

supposed to to be

and Ana

replied calmly. In this situation, Alexei looked nothing

"Don't worry,

frowned, shaking my head as I tried to defend my husband-who immediately placed his hand on my shoulder, calming

the act, Matteo." Alexei

my fault because I failed to protect Alena. I had vowed to protect her with my life, but I failed. I swear to you, on my mother, on everything I have, that I will never hurt my wife. Sofia broke into our home and attacked her when I was upstairs. We were sleeping and I didn't think she could break in like that." Matteo spoke, trying to clear the air. "How did she

passcode. I never changed it when she died-well, I assumed she died because I buried her. I didn't expect her to

"How did she die?"

"Car accident."

"I heard of it.'

The

you must know

Five years ago, Papa was still the Pakhan, and he heard many stories about the mafia leaders. He knew about their backgrounds

trust him, Pa."

talk

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talk about this another

nodded, keeping quiet

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nurse arrived, they began to check on me. They checked my pulse, my oxygen level and asked a few questions. They wanted to know about any side effects I could be experiencing after the operation, and they said I was strong enough to handle this. The effects were going to wear off in a while then I was probably going to be in pain, especially at the area of the operation because the injury was deep, but I was lucky enough

Forte

all the time and whenever he had other things to do, he wanted Mama to take

to come

you just need a lot