Chapter 183 : Once in the Mafia, Always in the Mafia

James.

I'd gotten home late after Sasha's testimony, and I had to admit, that woman had a bite to her bark.

She'd faced off against a really dangerous family, one who threw money around to get what they wanted on the regular. Everything was against her, and yet she took the risk.

Not only would this put a stain on Chad Cartwright, but perhaps their whole twisted family. More importantly, Alessandro would now have more of a chance to live a good life with Becca and me.

Becca was a wonderful mother. She put her all into caring for both Alessandro and Dahlia. Two beautiful children that deserved her love and care.

I wanted to be there for them too, but so many problems kept on dragging me down, and consequently, her as well.

She was growing wary, no doubt. I could tell by the way she looked at me sometimes that she questioned the validity of our relationship.

I did my best to show her I was worthy of her time, of the kids, as well. I had my flaws, I