A Lifetime With You by Athrhteera

Chapter 81

Matteo

Despite receiving a deathly glare from Mikhail, Alena and I didn't let go of each other. My hand was wrapped around her waist as she leaned against me, somehow asking for my full protection. I had no intentions of letting her go either.

Everyone else in the room stayed quiet, afraid to make a sound,

I had expected Alexei to stand by his father but this time, he stood still at his spot. His expression was also different this time and I couldn't understand the true meaning behind it. As long as Alena was safe in my arms, I didn't mind what was in their heads. Angelo a and I Luca seemed prepared to defend me if Mikhail decided to involve weapons. However, I didn't feel threatened or scared by him even though we didn't have any weapons with us. We surrendered ourselves fully on the way here because we knew, we didn't mean any harm. "Matteo..." Alena muttered under her breath.

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I glanced down at my wife, seeing the look on her face.

It surprised me because instead of determination, she looked defeated. I hadn't seen my wife that way and knew the dark circles under her eyes explained it-she was a strong woman but something must've brought her down.

"It's okay. I'm right here with you," the words slipped my mouth.

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My mind went blank and I didn't know what else to say. I continued to look between Mikhail and Alexei, trying to read their expressions. I wasn't bad at reading people's mind through their facial expressions but for once, I was more concerned about my wife's mind. Yet, I had trouble trying to understand her.

"Just in time for dinner." Mikhail stated before he walked away, down the hall.

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couple of his men followed behind him. Within seconds, Alexei gestured for us to come along and we didn't waste any second but to trail behind him.

We walked down the hallway until we reached the dining room. I hadn't been in this mansion before but I heard stories about it being huge, people tend to get lost. As soon as we entered the dining room, the dining table was well set and served with different food but it was only enough for seven people.

Seven people which meant us, including Alena's Mama.

Angelo stood by me, as a way of showing he could protect me.

"Have a seat, gentlemen." Mikhail said, as he sat down.

I watched as Mikhail and Alexei sat down, leaving the rest of us to stand. When they were seated, they turned to look at us, waiting for us to take our seats. I pulled out the chair for Alena and helped her before I took a seat of my own, gesturing for Luca and Angelo to do the same.

she took a seat beside Mikhail. She couldn't keep her eyes away from her

this situation especially for Angelo and

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and kept their

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out of the dining

Alena's hand, wanting to assure her that she was safe with me. I couldn't read Mikhail's mind and I didn't know what he had planned for us tonight

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We were trying hard not

this. I hope it's to your liking," Mikhail spoke, breaking

I had let go of Alena's hand and she went to take a few

the meaning behind all of this?" She asked, looking

"Your husband called and said he wanted to come and discuss a

for herself and for me. She seemed like she had enough of the things that

I Knew

know I never

really hated Matteo."

liked

as he sighed, "Sit down and

frustration and she didn't bother to hide it anymore, "I know you, Papa. You always have a master plan for everything. You want things to go your way because you hate it when you can't be in control. Matteo means well to come here and discuss things with you

I had enough of listening to

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you only care about your power. What happens to Ana when she comes back?

I do is for the sake of our family. Everything I sacrifice is for your future. Do you think all of this

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before he tried to pull her down,

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I was about to grab Alexei's hand away, Alena was quicker. She had pulled her hand roughly

the distance between us. Angelo and Luca followed to stand up after me as they watched us, waiting for our next move. Meanwhile, I only focused on my wife

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