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24. Like a Family
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The Mafia's Wife Replacement 25. Awkward Moment
The morning light gently streamed through the windows, casting a soft glow across the room. Stellina's eyes fluttered open, and for a moment, she was disoriented. The realization of her current situation slowly settled in as she glanced around the unfamiliar surroundings. Diego was nowhere to be found.With a sigh, Stellina carefully extricated herself from the warmth of the bed, taking extra care not to disturb the still-slumbering Arianna. She tiptoed across the room, her bare feet silently padding against the plush carpet. The anticipation of a new day, filled with uncertainties and challenges, stirred within her.As she stepped into the opulent en-suite bathroom, her breath caught in awe. Marble adorned the walls, and the glistening chandeliers reflected off the gleaming surfaces, creating a dazzling display of luxury. Stellina couldn't help but marvel at the grandeur surrounding her. The spacious bathtub beckoned, promising a moment of tranquility and solace.She quickly un
The Mafia's Wife Replacement 26. Wrong Clothing
Arianna, rubbing her sleepy eyes, peered at the scene unfolding before her. Confusion painted her innocent face as she tried to make sense of the tension lingering in the air. "What's happening, Mama? Why did you tell Papa to leave the room?"Stellina's heart softened at the sight of her daughter, her concerns shifting from her own discomfort to Arianna's well-being. She hurriedly approached her, gently brushing aside strands of hair from Arianna's face. "Oh, sweetheart, it's nothing to worry about. Mama and Papa were just having a disagreement. But everything is fine now."Arianna's brows furrowed as she clung to her mother's words, seeking reassurance. "But why were you arguing, Mama? Did I do something wrong?" Arianna's eyed rounded with a sparkly accent inside it, as she felt really concerned.Stellina's gaze softened with affection as she held Arianna close. "No, darling, it's not your fault. Mama and Papa sometimes have different opinions, but we love each other very much.
The Mafia's Wife Replacement 27. New Day
With doubts and embarrassment still lingering, Stellina mustered up the courage to step out of the bathroom. As she entered the room, her eyes met with the delighted gaze of Arianna, who let out an excited cheer, clapping her hands in delight. Stellina couldn't help but smile at her daughter's infectious enthusiasm.However, her relief was short-lived when she caught sight of Diego, who struggled to conceal a mischievous grin. His eyes twinkled with amusement as he tried his best to suppress his laughter. Stellina's cheeks flushed with a mixture of self-consciousness and frustration at the predicament she found herself in.Diego, unable to contain his amusement any longer, let out a burst of laughter, the sound filling the room. Stellina couldn't help but join in, realizing the absurdity of the situation. She shook her head, her embarrassment giving way to a sense of lightheartedness. Sometimes, life had a way of throwing unexpected challenges, and all one could do was laugh it off.
The Mafia's Wife Replacement 28. Take Over
Gina looked at Stellina, perplexed by the sudden change in Vellina's demeanor. It was quite different from the usual arrogance and self-centeredness that characterized Vellina's behavior. Diego, noticing Gina's confusion, gave Stellina a gentle nudge on the shoulder. Stellina paused for a moment, quickly grasping the situation."Ahem. I mean, no need to be sorry! Just make sure it doesn't happen again," Stellina declared, mustering a bossy tone in an attempt to impersonate Vellina. The room fell into an awkward silence, the weight of the situation hanging in the air.“Ahem” Diego breaks the silence with a cough. “Well, since you’re here, Gina. Won’t you please take care of Arianna? I have something important to speak with my wife.”“Ehh. But I still want to be with mama and papa!” Arianna pouts, showing her protest.“Arianna. Don’t play around now. This is an important adult matter.” Diego refutes harshly.“That’s what you and mama always said! I can sleep together with mama
The Mafia's Wife Replacement 29. The Factory
Diego folded his arms and shrugged dismissively. "No, that won't work. I don't want to risk anyone seeing you as anyone other than Vellina, not even your own family or the workers. It's not about money or you, it's about maintaining control. We can't afford for all our efforts to go to waste, especially for your father's sake," Diego asserted with a menacing tone.Stellina fell silent, realizing that she had no negotiating power with Diego. With her father's health held hostage, she had no choice but to sacrifice the factory and place it in the hands of Diego and the Pacnozzi family in order to preserve the fragile peace."Why are you telling me all of this?" Stellina asked, her grip on the hem of her dress tightening as she struggled to contain her anger and anguish."I'm telling you because we need to ensure that our stories align. I will be leaving soon to inform and take control of Pezcatores's printing factory, along with its workers, under the Pavnozzi family's protection,
The Mafia's Wife Replacement 30. Warning
Stellina was stunned when Diego's car stopped at a motel instead of the mansion where they lived.Diego's car engine had died after being parked on the motel grounds. At that moment, no one spoke to each other. Stellina and Diego were still trapped in an atmosphere of tension. Ever since the incident at Stellina's father's factory, she knew that Diego's resentment toward her had not disappeared.While unbuckling her seat belt, Stellina thought about letting the situation between them remain silent. But Stellina suddenly felt uncomfortable as she saw Diego's piercing gaze through the glass above them."Why are you taking me to a motel? We're not going back to the mansion?" Finally Stellina, who couldn't help herself from the constant silence, spoke up.Unfortunately, Diego gave no reaction or answer. He was also in no mood to look at Stellina and was still unfastening his seat belt. Even the look on Diego's face was one of annoyance for who knows what reason.Stellina immediately sighe
The Mafia's Wife Replacement 31. Assert Dominance
In the midst of the silence, without Stellina answering, Diego approached and tilted his head. Diego's face was already snarling in annoyance at Stellina."Did you deliberately want to tell others about your disguise?" Diego asked in a low voice, almost a whisper, near Stellina's ear.Stellina, on the other hand, looked away from Diego and shook her head. "Not at all...""Then why did you contradict my prohibition, huh?"Diego's glaring eyes froze Stellina's entire body. For a few seconds, she was tongue-tied and unable to do anything. Stellina gulped down saliva, her throat constricted."I didn't mean..." Stellina's voice trailed off. "I didn't mean that at all. I am my father's son, and the company belongs to his family. Isn't it normal for me to want to check how things are going there?"Stellina was really nervous. But she also didn't want to take the blame. Whether Diego would believe her or not, she didn't want to make up false excuses.Hearing Stellina's words, Diego laughed sa
The Mafia's Wife Replacement 32. Contemplating the Options
Stellina was not expecting the argument that ensued between her and Diego. After the argument and the tense situation, neither Stellina nor Diego spoke to each other.Until the morning, having gone through the whole night without a single warm conversation, Stellina was still looking in the mirror while drying her hair. Diego, meanwhile, had just come in from outside-wherever he had been.As the silence between them fell, Stellina watched Diego's reflection walk up to her. There was a plastic bag in Diego's hand, and he had no idea what it contained."I ordered food for you," Diego said as he arrived next to Stellina, placing the bag on the dresser.Stellina stopped the movement of drying her hair. Her gaze shifted to the plastic bag on the dressing table.Stellina's eyebrows furrowed in astonishment. "Does this motel not offer breakfast?"Diego let out a long sigh as he sat on the edge of the bed. "If they did, I wouldn't be buying you food."There was no answer from Stellina. She re
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The Mafia's Wife Replacement 66. Diego's Scheme
Matteo's whole body was suddenly stiff and nervous after hearing the stranger's words. Matteo watched Diego's back and the stranger beside him walk away. In his mind, Matteo questioned who the stranger was who suddenly said the painting was a fake."What did he say?" asked Eston, interrupting Matteo's thoughts.Matteo immediately smiled stiffly at Eston. Of course he could not let Eston be swayed by the stranger's words."Sir, he may have just been joking," Matteo said, trying to reassure Eston.Eston shifted his gaze from looking at Diego and the stranger's backs, to looking at Matteo. The look of doubt on his face instantly faded and he returned to arching a proud smile."That's right. Why should we think about it? It is also possible that Diego took the man away because he wanted to reprimand him," Eston replied, nodding his head twice.Hearing that suddenly made Matteo breathe a sigh of relief. Because Matteo would not have b
The Mafia's Wife Replacement 65. Matteo is Back
A large ship carrying a container of goods arrived at the port of destination.The atmosphere in the harbor was even more chaotic as Eston's bodyguards, who had been waiting all along, rushed to the ship. Others were making preparations for heavy equipment to unload the large container from the ship.After the special stairs appeared and stretched out as a path, Matteo appeared with three bodyguards. They descended the stairs, with the three bodyguards occasionally keeping Matteo's body balanced."Don't forget to make sure the container doesn't fall and damage the goods inside!" Matteo warned the crew and some of Eston's bodyguards.Once he was fully disembarked, grounded in the harbor, Matteo walked a little as he watched the heavy equipment begin to transport the container. Matteo was a little worried as he watched this scene."If any of the goods are damaged, I will cut your pay!" Matteo threatened with a louder and more emphatic call than before.There was no resistance or rebutta
The Mafia's Wife Replacement 64. Big Boss's Favor
Stellina knew what she had to do. During her time as Eston's daughter, she had never made a mistake. Diego had been very neat in teaching her many things. This time, nothing could be missed.Diego also prepared himself for Eston's arrival. With the presence of Stellina, who was now disguised as Vellina, there was no suspicion on Eston's part. At least until now, everything was going the way he wanted it to. Diego plans to give Eston one of the souvenirs they bought in Rome."I want to give my papa-in-law some of the souvenirs we bought in Rome, can you help me choose them?" Diego asked, looking at his watch. He didn't have much time as Eston would be landing in Vomero soon."Of course, I will choose the best for Mr. Eston," Stellina replied with a sweet smile."Don't forget, he's your father. Don't make any mistakes that make him suspicious of all this." Diego reiterated Stellina's role. This time the beautiful girl didn't answer, she just looked
The Mafia's Wife Replacement 63. Back to Vomero
Finally, the moment Stellina had been waiting for came. Just now she had met her family and released her longing, now she had to part with her family again. The look in Laura's eyes that harbored sadness was still in Stellina's eyes. Even though the girl repeatedly told her that everything would be fine.They arrived at Napoly airport three hours before departure. As always, the airport was bustling with people and business. There was still a little time to prepare a few things.Stellina smiled gently at Arianna who had fallen asleep in the car, but when they arrived at the airport, her eyes were perfectly round. It was as if the little girl had been fully recharged to run here and there through the vast airport."Watch your step, sweetie, don't get in the way of people who want to pass.""Mama, the airport is spacious and very cool. I like it, are we going to wait here for a long time?" asked Arianna, holding her hair which occasionally covered her face."We'll just wait for the plan
The Mafia's Wife Replacement 62. Teasing
Not long after, they arrived at the Colosseum. At that time Patty then joined Arianna, Pedro, and Fabian.Patty can also quickly establish a close relationship with Arianna.They both chased around annoying and teasing each other. Patty and Arianna also took photos at statues standing in historical buildings. Arianna's favorite thing to do is to buy cotton candy, a snack sold around the area.They happily strolled through the ancient buildings. A warm intimacy was suddenly established between Arianna and Patrizia. Although annoying, Patty had the sincerity to approach a child and Arianna could also feel that Patty was like a pleasant sister.Meanwhile, Diego and Stellina sat together in the courtyard of the Colosseum. They were chatting casually. Diego was no longer angry with Stellina because she had ignored the rules they had agreed upon. Diego was not worried because the situation was very much under control."So how did you feel after
The Mafia's Wife Replacement 61. Spending Time Together
Diego, Stellina, Pedro and Patrizia agreed to go to a restaurant for lunch. It was already noon. Patrizia, who wanted to know Diego's closeness, enthusiastically accompanied them to find a lunch menu.Arianna had finished playing with Camilla and Fabian. The little girl screamed when she saw Stellina and Diego in the hospital lobby."Papa... mama, I'm done playing with Camilla. I want to come with you.""All right, darling. We'll have lunch now. Mama was just about to call Camilla and ask her to bring you to join us."Finally, after Arianna joined them, they all left the hospital to go to a nearby restaurant. Camilla couldn't come along as she had to go back to the hospital to look after Enrico and keep Laura company.They immediately headed to the restaurant. When they arrived at the restaurant, Diego, Patty, Stellina and Arianna sat at one table, while Febian and Pedro were at a separate table not far from them.Patrizia felt like a breath of fresh air, now she had to ask about Stel
The Mafia's Wife Replacement 60. Family Reunion
Arianna was confused at being separated from Stelina. The little girl kept calling her mama's name."Mama... where are you? Why did you leave Arianna here alone? Arianna is scared, Mama."With an upset face Arianna continued to look for Stellina among the hospital visitors. One by one, she searched the faces that passed by, but all of them were not Stellina.The little girl was already in the lobby at the same time as someone pushed open the hospital's glass doors. Arianna's face was instantly filled with anxiety."Mama... where are you?" she whispered softly. The girl looked at the people who were visiting the hospital.While Arianna was confused about finding Stellina, the little girl walked from one corridor to another, until she accidentally collided with a girl."Ouch." Arianna groaned as she fell on the floor."Hey, are you sick?" greeted the girl who turned out to be Patrizia. It was a girl who came with Pedro."My knee is a little sore, ouch!"Arianna cried not only because sh
The Mafia's Wife Replacement 59. Go to Rome
Escorted by Fabian, Diego, Stellina and Arianna exited the airport. As per Arianna's wishes, they had a quick bite to eat at a restaurant inside the airport's food court area while buying ice cream for the little girl."Everything is ready, sir." Fabian reported about the hotel he had booked the men to stay at. Diego deliberately did not want to stay at his mansion because Stellina's family was there. At the moment, the hotel was the perfect choice for the night."Let's go straight to the hotel, I'm tired and want to rest soon." Diego stepped off his feet in a hurry. On the airplane, he could barely close his eyes."Yes, sir." Fabian immediately put the luggage into the car that he had prepared. Wherever he was, Fabian always prepared everything carefully and in detail. That's why Diego trusted him so much.After traveling for about thirty minutes, they arrived at the magnificent hotel in Rome. A beautiful view greeted them from the twentieth floor. Down below was the busy street traf
The Mafia's Wife Replacement 58. Birthday Gift
The day Arianna had been waiting for had finally arrived. The little girl celebrated her fifth birthday. Arianna looked beautiful in the little mermaid costume she wanted. The Little Mermaid-themed birthday celebration was magical and full of joy. Every corner of the room was decorated with alluring sea touches and iconic characters from the underwater world.The decorations were dominated by sea colors, such as sea blue, sea green, and coral, making the room look fresh and creating a cool and refreshing atmosphere, like being at the bottom of the sea. Of course, this made Arianna very happy."Mama, I love the fish-shaped balloons, jellyfish, and colorful starfish decorating the ceiling." Arianna's eyes were wide with wonder at the birthday decorations she had dreamed of. Several large balloons with Ariel, the mermaid, and other characters from the Little Mermaid also greeted guests at the entrance. On the back wall, there was a backdrop depicting a beautiful sea view."Hello Arianna,
