Chapter 184 Ex-husband

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Matteo sensed the distress radiating from Emily, her body trembling with fear, a reaction that didn't escape his notice.

"But don't worry," Matteo declared firmly, he can't do anything to you as long as I'm alive"

"He Emily gasped, her eyes widening in horror as the calization hit. "You mean it's the trailed off

"My gut tells me it's Tomas Matteo confirmed with a slow nod. "But I'll have a name in a few minutes. The attackers are being interrogated as speak, he assure Thank you for your help." Emily murmured, feeling overwhelped by the care she was receiving from a man for the first time-without expecting anything in return.

Matteo gently tucked a loose strand of her caramel-brown hair behind her ear, his voice soft as he said, "T do anything for you, ange

Emily blushed, suddenly aware that she was still wrapped in his embrace. He hadn't let go, as if holding her was second nature to him. She began to wriggle, trying to free herself, but when he didn't hnmediately release her, she narrowed her eyes at him. Matteo chuckled lowly before finally letting her

"Pack some of your clothes," he said, his tone firm. "You're moving in with me."

Emily gaped at him in shock. "What?!" she sputtered, furrowing her brow. "You can't be serious, are

e you?

I look like I'm joking?" Matteo sighed calmly. "I'm very serious, and I can't leave you here alone, knowing your ex-husband is after your life," he added, his

do to him, woman, to make him so desperate?" he asked,

Iningue.

his crimes, she declared with pride. Matteo felt a surge of admiration for the brave woman before him. She looked

is too much. You're my attorney, not my..." Emily trailed off, biting her

has to be alive for me to get paid." Matteo reasoned

Matteo had mentioned he wouldn't take

both hands, cutting her off before she could worry further. "Did you

Vinci," she added the last sentence in a slightly teasing tone, and Matteo seemed to

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time, Emily didn't resist. After today's attack, the thought of being alone at home terrified her. Still, she hesitated for a moment

room, his jacket still draped over her shoulders. His eyes lingered on her until she disappeared inside and closed the door. Just then, his phone rang. It was the

of the reasons he was Alessandro's lawyer, always keeping him informed of the authorities' every move. Matteo wasn't a saint; his job often required him to navigate through dark, questionable methods

on his phone and held it to

find?" he asked bluntly, then fell silent, listening

before

was indeed Tomas. After some intense interrogation, the attackers had finally broken down and revealed everything. Without

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