Let Me Go, My Mafia Husband by Paga Slayer

Chapter 480 A New Beginning

Bella's POV.

The sound of my phone jolted me awake from my slumber, disturbing the peaceful moment I had been sharing with Ryder. Gently, I disentangled myself from his embrace, aware that I was still unclothed, and hurriedly pulled the sheet to cover myself before answering the call.

"Mum!" I greeted cheerfully, my heart still elated from Ryder's heartfelt confession of love.

"Bella, what is going on?" Her voice carried a tone of anger.

Confused by her question, I asked, "What do you mean, mum?"

"You and Ryder are all over the news, and your father is furious," she complained.

My mind raced, trying to comprehend the situation. "What? I don't understand, mum. What's happening?"

"Where are you right now, Bella?" Her concern was evident. "I am... I am..." I hesitated, unable to come up with a lie.

"Are you with Ryder?" She guessed, and I fell silent, confirming her suspicion.

"Why did you do this, Bella?" Her disappointment in me was palpable.

snatched from my hand, and Ryder took

speaking. I understand..." He began, pausing to listen to my mother's

he reassured, pausing briefly to listen to my

is angry, but I'll convince him. Believe me," he said with determination,

said, ending the

about the news?"

played the recent news video on his phone.

last night-Ryder's

the tender kiss, and him lifting me into his arms. Feeling overwhelmed, I couldn't

hide my

palms.

at my

to be shy now, baby girl. The whole world knows that you belong

intentionally," I said, my eyes widening with

strategy to win your father over," he admitted, shrugging casually. "Now he has to agree. The entire world knows about us, and when I tell him how much I love you

to any extent to claim me as his own. I had no doubt now about the depth of

my father's blessings. The news about us had already thrilled Ryder's family, and they eagerly began preparations for our wedding. Ryder, impatient as ever, couldn't bear the thought of waiting any longer. He swiftly chose the earliest available date for our wedding, which happened to be just three months away. He feared that I might have a change of heart, but little did he know that he was all I

the entrance of the venue, anticipation Coursing through my veins. On the other side of the grand wooden door, a room full

momentous occasion.

you ready?" My dad beamed at me, and I couldn't help but