Let Me Go, My Mafia Husband by Paga Slayer

Husband Novel 345

Chapter 345 The Past

Sofia raised her head as Leonardo entered the opulent living area. Her eyes lit up, and a radiant smile graced her beautiful face. It was impossible for Leonardo not to smile in return; every time he saw her innocent expression, his stone heart came alive. The way Sofia's eyes sparkled when she looked at him made him feel like the center of her universe.

But a nagging fear haunted Leonardo's mind. How would he ever survive if she decided to leave him once their contract marriage was over? The thought sent a chill down his spine, disrupting the warmth he felt in Sofia's presence. He realized he had unconsciously furrowed his brow, mirroring the worry that had replaced Sofia's smile.

Oh, my angel, your smile is everything to me. I must find a way to bring it back to your face, he pondered, shaking his head slightly as if to dispel his troubled thoughts. With determination, he continued his stride toward her.

However, his progress was interrupted when he heard Bella's voice calling out to him.

"Leo! Wait," Bella called, her voice cutting through the air and causing Leonardo to pause mid-step. He turned to face his cousin, his expression inquiring.

Bella gestured for him to follow her. "Come with me. I want to talk to you," she said, her tone carrying a sense of urgency. Leonardo nodded silently, his curiosity piqued. He followed Bella as she led him to a secluded corner at the back of the hall, away from prying eyes and curious ears.

Leonardo stood in silence, his gaze fixed on Bella as she stared back at him, her eyes narrowed in suspicion. The tension in the room was palpable, like a smoldering fire waiting to ignite.

"What's wrong with you, Leo? Why are you taking sides with that slut?" Bella spat out the words, her voice dripping with venom. The moment they left her lips, Leonardo could feel his blood start to boil, his temper threatening to erupt.

"Mind your language, Bella," he growled, his voice laced with barely contained rage. "You are talking about my wife."

Bella's incredulous gaze locked onto Leonardo as if he had sprouted another head. Her disbelief was written all over her face. "Seriously, Leo? Are you the same Leonardo Morelli? You're talking about a girl you hated and didn't want to marry. Did you forget that you were forced into that marriage? You were supposed to marry Kat Ricci but ended up marrying her half-sister."

Leonardo scoffed, unable to believe Bella's audacity. He turned his back to her, his jaw clenched tightly. What was she trying to prove with her words?

"But the reality is that I am married to Sofia, and she is my wife. So what's your point in discussing this? I don't want to dwell on whatever happened in the past. I believe in living in the present and thinking about the future," Leonardo said firmly, hoping Bella would grasp his perspective and drop the topic.

is that Kat was still in our class. But that girl is not worthy of being a Morelli. And... now I am certain that people were right about her, that she used to put a spell on men. Because I can see how you are behaving under her spell," she spat out, her tone laden with contempt. Leonardo winced at her harshness, turning to face

snapped, his voice tinged with anger. "There is nothing like that. And no, I am not under any spell. In fact, I discovered that the rumors about Sofia were false and fabricated. After spending a few days with her, I could see the genuine innocence within Sofia," he warned her in a low voice, emphasizing his desire to avoid creating undue stress within their

dripping with disbelief. Her brows furrowed in frustration as she threw her hands in the air. "How can you not see her true face? She is a gold digger just like her mother." Leonardo sighed, his expression weary. "Bella, please. Sofia is

like you did with Evelyn and Diana. Don't let yourself go through that pain again. You still have time, Leonardo. Try to

with irritation. "Enough, Bella! You don't understand. Sofia is different. She's not like the

a chance to speak further,

Leonardo rubbed his forehead,

headache. Why couldn't they see that Sofia was innocent? Maybe one day they would realize their misjudgment and acknowledge their

conversation.

air, brought a sense of joy to his troubled soul. Sofia looked up, her eyes lighting up with affection as she

fixed on her, studying every subtle movement. Sofia's eyes shimmered with a mixture of excitement and tenderness as she offered him her radiant smile, nodding her head in agreement. Leonardo couldn't

me? He

pondered, questioning his own

thoughts.

dear, I would love to see you again, and I expect a visit from you very soon. And

it seems your loyalties have shifted," Leonardo playfully taunted, a mischievous glimmer

not the other way around," Anna scolded him, her tone laced with affectionate reproach. Leonardo hissed in mock pain, rubbing his arm, eliciting laughter from both his mother and

tightly as if

you, Mum," he whispered, his voice filled with genuine affection. "I

she cupped Leonardo's face in her hands, her touch gentle and warm. Leaning in, she placed a tender kiss on

towards the waiting car in the parking lot. They settled inside, the

unusually silent,

distant and lost in thought. Leonardo, noticing her melancholic demeanor decided