Fall For My Ex’s Mafia Father

Chapter 258

We’re all absolutely silent in the limousine on the way home. Kent sits in the back corner of the car by the door, resting his forehead in his hand and staring down at his knees. While he’s still and silent, I can feel the tension radiating off of him – a mix of anger, and anxiety, and something else…maybe resentment?

I don’t know. I’m too pissed off and exhausted myself to figure it out. But I watch him closely regardless, looking for some kind of signal regarding his next move.

Natalia, seated next to Kent, her thigh just accidentally, casually pressed against his in the close quarters of the car, is likewise motionless, simply sitting with her tired eyes closed. Alessi, next to Natalia, and Daniel, on the long bench next to me, both stare out the windows, giving no hint about what they’re thinking or feeling.

I wonder if they’re all fuming, like I am. If they are, they’re probably doing a better job of hiding it.

on for hours, until my cheeks ached from my fake smiles as I mingled with Kent’s family, everyone taking their time to greet and consult Natalia and Alessi. I went through

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sleeve, so hesitant, probably looking to anyone else like she just hated to be the bearer of bad news as she drew him away to a quiet corner. I watched her stand on her toes to whisper in his ear, her face motherly and anxious for Daniel’s sake. I watched Natalia’s hand brush up her own thigh. as she told Kent all the details about

me in this busy room. I watched his face go dark with anger as he listened. And as Natalia ratted me out

honestly? I didn’t do a damn thing wrong. I have nothing to apologize

turning back to Natalia, thanking her quietly before moving away. And