Chapter 68

Eva's mind wandered, her thoughts a jumbled mix of emotions and memories. She thought about how she had met Rafael, the charismatic and mysterious stranger who had swept her off her feet. She remembered the whirlwind romance, the lavish gifts, and the promises of a life together.

But now, as she sat in the opulent bedroom, surrounded by the trappings of Rafael's wealth and power, she couldn't help but feel suffocated. The mafia world, with its secrets and lies, its violence and corruption, was not what she had signed up for.

As she sat there, lost in thought, her personal maid, Elisa Norman, who was in her 50s, came and asked politely.

"Ma'am, would you like some tea or coffee? Or perhaps some breakfast? You've been sitting there for a while, lost in thought. Is everything alright?"

Eva looked up, startled, and smiled weakly at Elisa. "Oh, Elisa, thank you for checking on me. I'm just...thinking about some things. But yes, a cup of tea would be lovely."

Elisa nodded and headed to the