Dangerous Secrets: My Mafia Stepbrother

Evelyn remained still, letting James hold her.

After a while, James released Evelyn. “I’ll make breakfast for you,” he said.

Evelyn nodded.

James went to the kitchen, but she noticed there wasn’t much inside-just some instant noodles and eggs.

He rarely ate at the apartment, so these items were there just in case he got hungry in the middle of the night.

Seeing Evelyn looking around outside, James sighed. “Oh well, I’ll make do for now. Once your clothes arrive, we’ll go out for a proper meal.”

Sitting on the sofa in the living room, Evelyn still couldn’t snap out of her daze.

Was she really with James now?

It felt like a dream. Just last night, she had been having dinner with James, and they had been distant. How did she end up with him so suddenly?

“Is this what it feels like to be with James now?” she wondered.

“Evelyn, come and eat something,” James placed the breakfast on the table. Evelyn walked over and glanced at it. It was instant noodles with a fried egg on top, smelling quite delicious. However, she rarely ate such things for breakfast.

Evelyn was also hungry. Considering the physical exertion from the previous night, she smiled at James and said, “Thank you, this looks delicious.”

Her eyes sparkled with delight, appearing particularly happy.

Seeing Evelyn so pleased, James felt relieved. He had worried that his simple breakfast wouldn’t suit Evelyn’s taste.

His apartment lacked everything; finding a few packs of instant noodles was already a stroke of luck.

It was nothing like the boss’s apartment, where everything was well-stocked, and Lilly would make delicious and sumptuous meals. If Evelyn were to move in eventually, he would have to find a cook.

He couldn’t cook, and he didn’t want Evelyn to cook either, given his substantial income. But for now, he had to make do.

“It’s okay, Evelyn. If you don’t like it, just have a few bites. We’ll go out for a proper meal later.”

Evelyn didn’t know that James had put a lot of thought into this. Eating the instant noodles, she actually felt quite satisfied.

This was made by James himself. It was evident that James wasn’t much of a cook. Looking at the egg, already burnt around the edges, she wouldn’t have touched it under normal circumstances. However, because it was made by James for her, Evelyn ate it anyway.

Perhaps it’s because it was made by someone she cared about, Evelyn thought, which made it taste especially delicious.

Not long after they finished eating, someone delivered clothes to their door. Evelyn changed into a fitting outfit, feeling quite content.

Evelyn couldn’t help but look at James, her eyes filled with confusion.

James smiled. “I guessed the size.”Content rights by NôvelDr//ama.Org.

Evelyn gritted her teeth. This man was quite impressive, being able to guess the size so accurately.

Today, she decided to visit home. She hadn’t been back for some time, having gone to Isabella’s place straight from the hospital.

James accompanied Evelyn home.

As they sat in the car, music played, and sunlight streamed in through the spacious road outside, illuminating James. Evelyn gazed at him intently.

“James, what are we now?” she asked.

“You are my beloved, girlfriend, and soon-to-be wife,” James replied.

His words made Evelyn feel immensely sweet in that moment.

“James, thank you. Thank you for helping me find my light again,” she said with a smile.

She had thought she would live in darkness forever, believing she deserved nothing more. However, James’ arrival showed her that she could still have light.

Although William had caused her much pain, tormenting her mentally and making her feel like the worst person in the world, James’ actions last night made her realize she wasn’t worthless; she was someone’s treasure.

As Evelyn expressed her gratitude, James felt a warm glow inside, but also a twinge of guilt.

“You don’t have to thank me, Evelyn. If Isabella hadn’t reminded me, I might have lost you,” he said.

After being rejected by Evelyn, he had thought that was her true feeling, hence chose to respect her decision. As long as Evelyn was safe, he would exit her world. Fortunately, Isabella had told him that Evelyn liked him, so he persevered, leading to what happened last night.

It was Isabella!

Evelyn was astonished. Last night, during dinner, Isabella had suddenly said she was going to have dinner with Emanuele. It turned out she had planned everything, including getting Evelyn drunk. Was that the reason?

Thinking this, Evelyn immediately looked at James, her eyes filled with caution.

At that moment, James had already parked the car downstairs at Evelyn’s parents’ apartment.

Seeing Evelyn’s wary expression, he couldn’t help but smilebut he wasn’t guilty.

“Don’t overthink it. Last night, Isabella suddenly wanted to meet with the boss, and I had no idea about it. Just like you, I thought the three of us would have dinner together.”

“As for the drinking, I didn’t intend to get you drunk. I just thought the atmosphere was suitable for a bit of alcohol. I didn’t expect you to keep wanting more, and in the end, I had to stop you.”

Frowning, Evelyn thought it over and realized that James was right. She had misunderstood him.

“However, I won’t let Isabella off the hook for this. She played a trick on me!” Evelyn immediately sent a message to Isabella: “Isabella, I can’t believe you schemed against me like this. You’ll pay for it when I see you next!”

After sending the message, she put her phone away. She was about to go upstairs with James. She had been absent for quite a while, and although they had kept in touch via phone, she knew her parents would be worried.

Just as she was about to get out of the car, James suddenly asked her, “By the way, Evelyn, I want to ask you something.”

Evelyn looked at James, who appeared determined and composed.

“When you were taken by William in the parking lot, I had several bodyguards there. Why did you go alone?”

This question had been bothering him. At the time, they all believed Evelyn was safe since William’s target was Emanuele, so it was a shock when she was taken in the parking lot.

The memory was painful for Evelyn. She had made a wrong decision. She had wanted to seek revenge personally, but she had underestimated William’s cunning. It had backfired, and now she was in this terrible situation.

“Damn it!” she thought. She truly regretted her actions.

But perhaps it was a lesson she needed to learn. Thinking this, Evelyn told James, “I did it intentionally. I deliberately let William take me.”

Although it was a humiliating experience, she felt she needed to face it with honesty.