Chapter 13 — I Am My Father's Daughter

Allegra

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The looming night before our wedding, we hosted a dinner celebration for the Cerone family. The intimate gathering comprised only the immediate families from both sides. Dread filled the air as I tried to put on a brave face, hoping the night would pass without a hitch.

My mother insisted on dressing me up and applying excessive makeup to enhance my appearance. However, as I caught a glimpse of Aldo across the room, a feeling of dread washed over me. My mind wandered back to the previous night's dinner when he made inappropriate comments that left me feeling uncomfortable. Despite my attempts to push the memory aside, it lingered in my mind, overshadowing the festivities of the night.

As soon as the thought of getting intimate with Aldo crossed my mind, I felt a strong urge to throw up. The mere idea of being physically close to that man made me shiver with disgust. He embodied everything that I detested; his old-fashioned values, male chauvinism, and his belief in