Bruno stormed out of there in a fury, and Nicole was sure that he would keep them under surveillance. She didn't want to go back to him, but she also didn't want him to take her son away.He was capable of that and more, with his immense power and connections. It would be very difficult for her and her son to stay away from Leandro. Her son didn't see him as his father, but Leandro embraced her, asking her not to be afraid."I will protect you, don't be afraid.""Thank you, it's just that Bruno has too much power, and he's a man who lacks feelings. He doesn't hesitate to hurt others."Four days passed, and Nicole was in her room, trying to figure out what to say to Bruno. She was restless and couldn't find peace of mind. She heard a knock on her door, and when she opened it, it was Leandro, as he did every day, bringing her a bouquet of roses.He handed her the bouquet and gave her that beautiful smile that she loved, and she couldn't bear the thought of never seeing him again.The ho
The couple felt very nervous, their attention completely focused on the doctor. Leandro was sweating profusely, trying to appear calm in front of Nicole. He was so afraid of losing her. He loved Santi as if he were his own son; he simply didn't want to lose them. The doctor's voice snapped him out of his thoughts. He turned to look at him attentively, holding his breath."Taking into account the genetic structure of the mother, the alleged mother, and the distribution of the alleged analyzed markers, it has yielded a maternity index of 56,701,235 and a maternity probability of 99.998234.1%."They looked at each other completely confused, having no idea what that meant."What does that mean, doctor?" Leandro asked."It means that maternity is practically proven. It's the same result for both cases."Leandro let go of Nicole's hand and covered his face with his hands. Tears welled up uncontrollably, flowing down his cheeks. His little one with big blue eyes, the love of his life, for wh
René trembled with the fury he felt. He couldn't believe that his son was capable of mistreating and humiliating a woman the way he did with Nicole. He thought he had raised him properly, but sadly, he realized he had been mistaken."Regarding mistreating a woman, have you seen that behavior in me? I don't understand what you were thinking.""Well, it seems Nicole has already told you. It took her long enough to do so.""It wasn't Nicole. It was her parents. You know I have a long-standing friendship with Noah, and Gío Rossano is a man with a lot of power and connections that can be a thorn in your side if they set their minds to it.""What happened between Nicole and me is our business alone. No one else should interfere in our relationship. If I did things that way, there was a reason.""Enough! Nothing justifies your behavior. You forget about forcing her to come back to you and, above all, taking her son away from her.""A son who is also mine, and she kept him hidden from me, dep
Nicole felt happy to see that her son was quickly adapting to her family. He went from one set of arms to another, and everyone was delighted with him. They ate amidst laughter and jokes, and for the first time in a long time, Nicole felt truly free.After a while, she heard the doorbell ring. Nicole stood up and headed towards the door to see who it was. When she opened it, she was surprised to find Bruno standing in front of her. He had his arms crossed over his chest, wearing a white shirt with rolled-up sleeves and jeans. Nicole looked him up and down, realizing that he still stirred up the same emotions in her. She cleared her mind to be able to speak."What are you doing here?" she asked."I came to meet my son," Bruno replied."I don't think it's the right time. I need to talk to Santi to explain things.""Santi! You chose a beautiful name for our son. We'll talk to him right away. I'm not willing to wait even a single day longer. Are you doing this with me, or do I do it alone
Bruno found it amusing to see her blush like that. Her gaze had been quite evident, but he couldn't help it. Her breasts were much larger now, as were her hips, which made her waist look really narrow. She had become a woman who drew attention wherever she went. He knew it would be difficult to win her over again, but not impossible. His son and she were his family, and he wanted them with him.In the afternoon, Dante entered his office, and Bruno noticed something off about him. He no longer went out partying like before, nor had Bruno seen women parading through his office. No matter how much he asked, he couldn't get Dante to reveal what was going on. There was something going on, and Bruno was determined to find out."Hey, brother, did you finish the documents for tomorrow's meeting?""That's right. Are you going to introduce Nicole as the new head of the design department?" Asked, genuinely appreciating her and still considering her his sister-in-law."Yes, I'll do it tomorrow
Nicole felt extremely annoyed by Bruno's childish behavior. She didn't find it funny at all. She stood up and approached him curtly."I don't see the humor anywhere."Bruno seemed stunned by her reaction. "I'm really sorry. It was very amusing to me to see your face and Dante's. They were worthy of a photograph, hahaha. It was truly epic.""Why did you call me then?" she asked, sternly. He tried to compose himself."There will be a meeting tomorrow, and I will introduce you to the executives. So, be prepared because you will speak in front of them, and they will probably bombard you with questions to make sure you are qualified for the position. I know perfectly well that you are, but you need to prove it to them.""Alright, I'm very good at speaking, so I don't consider it a problem.""Perfect, then I'll see you tomorrow. I'll come down for a while with my son before you leave." He desperately wanted to win Santi's love.Nicole still wasn't used to Bruno referring to Santi as his son
Nicole opened her eyes wide in disbelief at the audacity of that man. She pushed him and quickly got up."Bruno had the ability to easily get on her nerves.""Enough with the games. I was trying to wake up Santi to give him the medication, he moved abruptly, and I lost my balance.""Okay, but don't get angry," he said, raising both hands in a gesture of surrender. He couldn't help but laugh, finding amusement in how easily she blushed."I think it's time for you to leave," she said sternly.At that moment, the little boy woke up, and Nicole hurried to give him the medication."I've asked them to bring me clothes so I can go to the office. I'll only attend the meeting and then come back to be with my son." He was worried about the child's health.Nicole frowned as she looked at him, but seeing how her son clung to his father, she couldn't refuse."Fine, Santi won't go to school until he gets better. The nanny will stay with him, and after I return from the corporate office, I'll take h
At the pediatrician's office, Santi was reluctant to be examined. Although he was familiar with his doctor, he didn't like him, especially when he saw him smiling at his mom in a way that seemed silly to him."Hello, Santi. This time we'll check your throat. Could you please open your mouth? If you do, I'll give you a candy," the doctor said, smiling as always."No," the little boy replied, crossing his arms over his chest, clearly showing his displeasure."Come on, Santi. Open your mouth a little so the doctor can check your throat," Nicole requested, feeling embarrassed by her son's behavior.Bruno noticed the way the young doctor was looking at Nicole, and it annoyed him. Instinctively, he also crossed his arms over his chest.Observing them in that manner, Nicole realized that her son was a faithful copy of his father."Come on, son. Let the doctor examine your throat so we can leave. If you don't, we'll have to stay here," she said reluctantly.Santi reluctantly opened his mouth.
Bruno and Nicole were enjoying their honeymoon. They had barely seen Dante and Sophie, as they had explored much of the beautiful island. It felt like being in a completely different world, wonderful and peaceful."The island of the gods, now I understand why it's called that," Bruno said, standing on the beach and gazing at the beautiful turquoise waters. He was barefoot on the soft sand, feeling like they were in paradise on Earth.Nicole was playing in the water, resembling a little girl. She was collecting some seashells, and when she had gathered several, she would return them to the sea."What are you doing?" Bruno asked, amused."I'm observing these little shells. They all have something different," she replied. Bruno looked at them, seeing them all as absolutely identical.He approached her and kissed her neck, a playful smile forming on his lips."How about we postpone our trip to Ubud until tomorrow?" he suggested, hoping she would accept his proposal."What plans do you hav
They transferred Nicole to the delivery room. Bruno was given special clothing to accompany her. After they were sterilized, he set up two cameras to film the birth from different angles and stood beside Nicole, holding her hand.Nicole was sweating profusely. The doctor tried to administer an epidural, but she adamantly refused. Bruno took a cloth to wipe her forehead.The pain from the contractions became even stronger, and she squeezed Bruno's hand tightly."Damn it! It hurts so much.""My love, sweetheart, you're going to rip my hand off," Bruno said gently, trying not to upset her."You can rip off my hand and what's between your legs, and you still wouldn't feel what I'm feeling."Bruno turned pale at the thought of actually doing what she had said. Instinctively, he squeezed his legs together.He decided to endure her tight grip on his hand without complaining. That way, she wouldn't decide to squeeze anything else. The doctor instructed her to push with force, and she did so w
Nicole was in her bedroom, unable to believe what was happening. She had brought with her the photo that Leandro had in his house in Milan. They had transferred his body to be buried in New York, and she still couldn't grasp the reality of what had happened.Shelsy and her mother had traveled with them. Bruno allowed it because the pain Sergio had caused him no longer hurt, and it was important for Nicole and Rina because the baby she carried in her womb was Leandro's.Nicole stood in front of the window, her gaze fixed on the photo. Bruno entered the room and approached her, pained to see her in such a state. He wiped away her tears with his hand."It's time, my love. We need to go to the church and then to the cemetery. I can't bear to see you suffer like this. I never got along with Leandro, and I apologize for that. I know he was very important to you and our child. By the way, my mother will stay with Santi. The doctor has advised that he should not be exposed to strong emotions.
Hours later, the doctor emerged from the operating room, and everyone gathered around to hear the news. They could tell by his expression that it wasn't good."How is my son?" Rina asked desperately. Something inside her heart indicated that things were not going well. She felt a strong pressure in her chest."We managed to stabilize him. Unfortunately, the bullets did not exit his body, so we had to remove them. Internal organs have been compromised, so we'll have to wait and see how he responds in the next few hours. He's a young and strong man, so perhaps a miracle will happen. He will be transferred to a room, and in a few hours, he will wake up. Only one person at a time can visit him, only the closest ones, please. It's important not to exhaust him. He keeps mentioning a name, Nicole, repeatedly in his unconscious state."The women cried inconsolably, especially Nicole and Rina."Even near death, he thinks of me all the time. I can't handle this, really, I can't," Nicole said, i
Leandro received the location, and the convoy of vans sped towards the outskirts of the city. However, further ahead, the tire of the van carrying Bruno began to malfunction, and Leandro, who was in the front, didn't notice.When he arrived at the location, he realized that the other two vans weren't behind him. He immediately called Bruno and instructed them to have some men from the third van get into their van. Then, he sent them the updated location. They were relatively close.Leandro was impatient; time was crucial to save her.Inside the house, Sergio had tied Nicole and the child to chairs. The child was frightened but tried his best not to cry. He didn't want Sergio to punish him as he had done so many times before.Sergio blindfolded them, turned on the camera, and started recording."Leone, I truly hope you can see this. Your wife will have to sign some documents if she wants me to release her son. Let me make it clear, she will leave this place feet-first, so these will be
Later, the men went out in search of Sergio, leaving only Emma, Nicole, Rina, and Mara in the house, guarded by the bodyguards. In the evening, Nicole was resting in her room when her phone started ringing. It was an unknown number, and she was grateful to be alone at that moment. She already knew who it was.—"Hello," she answered.—"Well, you answer my calls quickly, my little dove. Are you already in Milan?" a chilling voice spoke on the other end.—"Yes," she replied weakly.—"Hahaha, I know. You're at my son's house. How obvious you've been," he taunted.Nicole felt shivers running down her spine. Could that man see them?—"Listen to me. Tomorrow, at four in the morning, a van will be waiting for you at the corner of the house. So, it's better for you to leave without being seen. When you arrive here, I will release your son. You will stay in your place."—"How do I know I can trust you? After all, you're not a trustworthy man," Nicole said, her voice filled with doubt.—"You hav
Bruno said, getting up from the armchair where he had been sitting. Perhaps it was the strength of the liquor that allowed him to react. He looked out the window, and Nicole was still out on the terrace. He approached her and embraced her, and they stood there, silently holding each other.They were interrupted by Mara and René, who arrived shortly after. Nicole's parents also arrived, and they all gathered in the living room, simply looking at each other."What can we do? I feel like I'm wasting time here. I'm leaving for Italy right now. I didn't want to leave Nicole; I wanted to be by her side throughout the process. Leandro offered to search for him so that I could stay with her. Knowing that Santi was no longer in Sergio's hands gave me some peace of mind, but now my son's life is once again in the hands of that monster," Bruno said."We're deeply sorry for what happened to Deborah," Noah said. Despite having abandoned Bruno, she was still his mother.Bruno responded with a nod.
Sara observed the couple with satisfaction as they continued to show their love for each other."It's only a couple of months until we have our baby in our arms. I know Santi will be with us soon, and our happiness will be complete," Bruno exclaimed, taking Nicole's hand and kissing it.In Italy, one of Sergio's men received a call."Sir, you have a call. It's one of the men who fled with Deborah."Sergio hurriedly approached, a satisfied smile on his face. He knew offering a large sum for Deborah would work."Speak," he answered, feeling restless."Sir.""Lazarus, it's good that you've decided to call me. Tell me, where is that damn bitch? You know I will reward you handsomely.""Transfer the amount you're offering to my family, and I will tell you where you can find her.""Send the account number to Sandro. He will make the transfer immediately. If you lie to me, your family will suffer the consequences. You know I can be very cruel when I set my mind to it.""Wait a moment." The ma
Shelsy stood there, petrified. She wished she could tell him that she was expecting his child, but she couldn't speak. She just watched him silently walk away while she cried. Endra approached her at that moment."Did you tell him?" he asked, seeing her state. He thought she hadn't liked the news of her pregnancy."I couldn't. He doesn't want anything to do with me or my mom. I won't force him to stay by my side.""The problem here is what you'll tell your father. When he finds out, he'll go after Leandro.""I'll figure out what to tell him. Please, don't say anything."Endra couldn't understand what was going through his daughter's mind. Leandro had the right to know he would have a child. If she didn't tell him, she would.Leandro returned to Milan in the helicopter. They had circled the city several times, hoping to spot the vans that matched the description they had been given, but it was futile. That woman had the ability to vanish in an instant. He called Bruno at that moment."