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Love is an obsession

Author: Jennifer Evans
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"I'll do it."

Enzo's eyes widened in surprise at Leo's quick answer. "Are you sure about this?"

Hesitation flickered in Leo's light brown eyes. Leo looked like the male version of Mamma in so many ways, especially his expressive face which leaked all of Leo's thoughts and feelings.

"You're my brother. This is the least I can do for you. You deserve to be happy with Lily." Leo said with a forced smile.

"But what about your happiness?" Enzo didn't wish this life for Leo. As the older brother and his guardian, Enzo wanted Leo to have a carefree life and not be tied to the punishing responsibilities of the Cosa Nostra.

"I wanna own my responsibilities. I'm not a kid anymore, Enzo." Leo said, stuffing his hands into his pockets. "Besides... Rose and I are over."

So his speculations were correct. Leo did have a fling with Lily's cousin. "Is it?"

Enzo's intuition told him that this fling really wasn't over.

"It is," Leo said gruffly. "I'm willing to marry Mia Armando."

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