Dangerous Secrets: My Mafia Stepbrother

Isabella placed the little pig in her pocket and smiled at Grazia, “I feel like it’s magical, like there’s a sense of crossing time and space.”

Indeed, even though she was now a grown woman, she felt that the little girl inside her from the past also received comfort.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Isabella found this feeling too marvelous.

It moved her, and she couldn’t help but hug Grazia.

Grazia then took Isabella to some of her favorite shops to eat and to the clothing stores where she used to shop.

Whenever Grazia had nothing to do, she loved buying things like crazy and was a VIP member at the store, so the staff recognized her.

“Isn’t this Mrs. Lee? Where have you been? Haven’t seen you in a long time.”

When the staff still used her previous title to address her, Grazia felt a bit sentimental. Honestly, in a corner of her heart, she still kept Andrew, even though her marriage was happy now. Occasionally, she would think of Andrew.

She couldn’t help it; her relationship with Andrew was happy. When they were happiest, Andrew passed away, which greatly impacted Grazia.

During the time she loved him the most, he cruelly left her life. Grazia felt that she had to spend a lifetime to digest his departure.

Isabella also felt Grazia’s emotions, furrowing her brows, wanting to say something, but seeing Grazia’s face quickly light up with a smile again.

“Yes, I had some things to take care of before, so I didn’t come by.” Grazia clearly didn’t want to tell the truth.

After picking out some clothes, Grazia and Isabella went to other places to shop.

Isabella noticed that compared to her, Grazia was much more familiar with Chicago.

No wonder it was the city where Grazia had lived from childhood to adulthood. Despite not returning after marrying Rocco, she was still very familiar with the good foods and fun things.

After a day of shopping, Grazia and Isabella returned to the estate.

They still had some time for strolling ahead, and Isabella knew there was no rush.

After putting the child to sleep, Grazia asked Isabella, “Isabella, do you plan to have another child with Emanuele? I know the previous incident caused you psychological trauma, but I believe the most effective way to overcome it is to face it head-on and conquer it.”

Upon hearing Grazia’s words, Isabella was stunned. Apparently, Grazia was unaware that she could no longer get pregnant.

She felt there was nothing to hide; she might as well tell Grazia directly.

“Grazia, it’s not that I don’t want to have children, I simply can’t have children anymore.”

Grazia froze, seeming confused, not understanding the meaning behind Isabella’s words.

“The hospital where I used to work was bombed, and I barely survived. My body recovered well everywhere else, except for my uterus, which was damaged and never healed, making it impossible for me to conceive in the future.”

Upon hearing Isabella’s words, Grazia couldn’t help but cover her mouth. Oh God, Isabella is already living a difficult life. Why make her endure such a cruel fate?

“Isabella, you must be joking with me, right? You’re definitely joking, aren’t you! It’s impossible. You’re so young, so healthy. I can’t see any trauma you’ve been through before. Have you really had a thorough check-up at the hospital?”

Isabella nodded, “Yes, I’ve had the check-up. That’s just how it is. I’m very saddened. I even thought about divorcing Emanuele before. However, Emanuele didn’t want to divorce me. We didn’t succeed in the divorce later, and he also found out about my inability to have children. But he said he didn’t mind. However… Grazia, to be honest, I’m still a bit worried. Emanuele is the head of the Mafia. He needs an heir. He can adopt from someone else, but without blood relations, can he really gain the approval of his subordinates?”

Although Emanuele reassured her and she showed a carefree demeanor, Isabella still felt uneasy.

“Isabella, don’t worry. Emanuele likes you so much; he won’t lie to you. And his subordinates all admire and respect him. He’s a man worthy of everyone’s respect. So, Isabella, don’t worry. Even if Emanuele can’t have a child of his own blood, he’ll surely find a suitable heir.”

Grazia hugged Isabella, comforting her. She felt that Isabella’s fate was truly tumultuous, enduring so many twists and turns. She thought that without any danger in Chicago now, Isabella and Emanuele would surely live happily together and have their own children in the future.

However, Isabella now told her she couldn’t bear a child.

“Isabella, don’t be afraid. I’ll have another child in the future and let you and Emanuele raise it.”

Isabella didn’t expect Grazia to suggest this, and despite feeling very sad before, she couldn’t help but smile now.

“It’s fine, Grazia. You don’t need to worry about me. I believe God won’t be so cruel to me. When Emanuele returns from his mission in Europe, I’ll go to the hospital to check again and see how things are by then. Maybe everything will turn out well?”

Isabella knew that even with a slim hope, she had to hold onto some hope.

Who knows, maybe miracles really do happen in this world?

And her body was currently normal in every way. Maybe things have really improved?

Seeing Isabella stabilize, Grazia’s emotions also began to calm down.

But truth be told, whenever she thought about how Isabella couldn’t conceive, she still felt shocked and unable to accept it.

She felt sorry for Isabella. Being by Emanuele’s side, she had endured far too much hardship.

Both of them married mafia bosses, and she was well protected by Rocco-and now, no force in Italy could harm Rocco. Grazia slowly began to understand why Emanuele had wanted her to marry Rocco in the first place.

Despite their deep love, there were still numerous dangerous factors in Chicago, and even though Isabella and Emanuele loved each other so much, they would still face danger time and time again.

Grazia also understood her brother; given the choice, he would prefer to put himself in harm’s way rather than let Isabella face those dangers.

But no matter how he protected her, danger always found a way in.