Dangerous Secrets: My Mafia Stepbrother

Emanuele was swamped with work, still tracking William’s whereabouts. He had confirmed that William’s sudden disappearance was due to a change in appearance, even wearing a lifelike human skin mask. So, his original appearance and the masked version were likely entirely different. From the blurry surveillance footage, it was evident that William’s mask was realistic, seamlessly blending into the crowd.

No wonder William had managed to hide for so long. With this disguise, he could effortlessly switch identities without anyone noticing. Realizing this, Emanuele squinted. If that was the case, they could only pinpoint William through iris recognition.

Receiving Isabella’s message inviting him home for dinner, Emanuele agreed. He knew it had been a while since he had dinner with Isabella. He had been too busy, unable to enjoy a proper meal. Today, he would make time for Isabella.

Inside the apartment, Lilly was busy cooking, and Elisa kept Isabella company. Despite Isabella making the decision earlier than expected, Elisa wasn’t particularly happy. Isabella seemed overly anxious. The TV played Isabella’s favorite variety show, and a cup of hot cocoa, her preferred drink, sat in front of her. But Isabella’s soul seemed to have drifted away; she wasn’t present.

Elisa held Isabella’s hand and felt it was cold, slightly trembling. “Isabella, are you very nervous?” Elisa suddenly felt that she might have pressured Isabella too much.

Although Isabella made the decision quickly, her heart might not be as firm as it seemed. “It has to be said sooner or later, whether it’s now or later, it’s the same.”

“Sorry, Isabella, I shouldn’t have pressured you.” Elisa felt a guilt sneaking into her heart like a thief.

Oh God, yesterday, she was angry with Isabella, and today, she felt like a terrible person for hurting Isabella.

“It’s okay; it’s not your fault, Elisa. You don’t need to blame yourself. Even without you, I would have to tell Emanuele sooner or later. After thinking about it, I realized you were right. Dragging it out isn’t a solution. It’s better to resolve this sooner.”

Elisa caressed Isabella’s hair. “So, relax. Trust the boss. I’ve been with him for many years. He’s not that kind of person. If he disagrees, I’ll do everything to help you keep the child.”

Oh God, a child is a gift. She wouldn’t agree to an abortion.

“I’m looking forward to when you have the baby. I’ll protect him. If it’s a girl, I can teach her some self-defense techniques, just like I taught you.”

Elisa’s playful remark eased Isabella’s tension, and she started to laugh. “I’ll be waiting for that.”

Elisa’s joke indeed lightened Isabella’s mood a bit. Even if Emanuele wasn’t willing to keep the child, Elisa would likely stand by her side. Having someone support her would boost her confidence.

Thinking about it, Isabella couldn’t help but feel a bit sad. Despite being husband and wife, the closest people in the world, revealing her pregnancy to Emanuele was proving to be incredibly challenging.

She sometimes couldn’t help but wonder whether marrying Emanuele was a good or bad decision.

In the evening, when Emanuele returned home and smelled the familiar fragrance, he felt a profound sense of satisfaction. This warm feeling was incredibly comforting, like blood slowly flowing through his veins. In the past, he didn’t pay much attention to such things. Emanuele considered himself a cold grim reaper who didn’t need these comforts. His mother had passed away early, and his father valued the family’s honor, creating an atmosphere that seemed warm but was essentially a stage for acting. This upbringing had made Emanuele accustomed to coldness and loneliness. However, now that he was back home, the exhaustion from work instantly vanished in this warm ambiance.

Seeing Emanuele return, Isabella embraced him. “Emanuele, you’re back.”

Emanuele kissed Isabella on the cheek. “Sweetheart, let me see what delicious things you’ve prepared for me tonight.”

Since Emanuele rarely came home, Isabella had asked Lilly to prepare some extra delicious food. She was worried that Emanuele might be too busy with work to eat properly. His high-intensity job would be detrimental if he couldn’t keep up his energy.

Quickly, Lilly brought the dishes to the table. It was all beef, Emanuele’s favorite, and he ate with satisfaction. After dinner, the two of them lay on the sofa and watched TV for a while. Emanuele pulled Isabella into his arms. His robust body pressed against hers, his powerful pheromones enveloping her, making it impossible for her to concentrate on the TV.

Emanuele was indeed overwhelming. Even without seeing his face, being tightly held by him made Isabella feel a bit nervous. The thought of what she had to tell Emanuele later made her even more anxious.

After watching TV for a while, Emanuele buried his head in Isabella’s neck, inhaling the sweet scent on her skin. In a hoarse voice, he said, “Isabella, I’m tired. I want to rest.”

His breath sprayed on Isabella’s skin, causing her body to involuntarily shiver. “Then rest early,” Isabella said, getting up.

Emanuele also stood up, but he still held Isabella. Being significantly taller, he made Isabella feel like his accessory. His hand rested on her waist, where it was soft. He couldn’t help but chuckle, “You’ve gained some weight, but I like the feel.”

Emanuele felt like he was going crazy. He was too infatuated with Isabella. Whether she was thin or a bit plump, he liked it. While many women nowadays preferred slim figures, he, on the contrary, liked women with some curves. Isabella’s body was perfect for him, even if she had gained a bit of weight. He couldn’t believe he was so obsessed with her. When he worked outside and couldn’t see Isabella, he missed her deeply. Now that he was back, he not only wanted to eat, but he also wanted her immediately.

Leading Isabella upstairs, Emanuele turned to kiss her. His breathing became heavy, and he reached to undress her.

Unexpectedly, Isabella stopped him. “Emanuele, stop. Listen to me.”

Emanuele rudely replied, “Is there something so important that it can’t wait until after I’m done with you?”Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.