All Chapters of A mother for my son: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

LilibethIt's been a year since Massimo's death, and although I've started smiling again, I feel like a part of my heart has been torn away, and I'll never be able to love another man as I loved him. I'm grateful for the support my friends have given me; they truly are friends—Mrs. Marion, Mia, Anely, Franco, among others. They helped me emerge from the tremendous sadness that engulfed me, and also because I needed to be strong for my children.FlashbackOne Year AgoWe got into those vans, and Franco explained the contents of the briefcase to me. It contained a substantial amount of money to be given to those who wished to stay in Italy. There were also documents about the embezzlement of money and theft of goods from Massimo's businesses. In another folder, there were new identities for both my children and me. Tears welled up in my eyes, and I kept asking myself the same question over and over again: Since when did Massimo plan this? And most importantly, why?"What happened? Why a

It's the day of my husband's engagement party, and I decide to attend with the help of Gianna, Otto's wife, who almost transformed me into a different person. She got me a blonde wig for the occasion, green contact lenses, and the outfit I will wear.We have decided that among all my men, I will take Donato. We enter the Salvatore mansion without any problem, moving among the people and acting as if we were a couple. For me, it's easy, but for Donato, it's uncomfortable to treat his lady this way (even though I have told everyone that I am no longer their lady and that now we are all a family, they refuse to change their way of seeing me).After wandering around for a while, they announce that the engaged couple will make an appearance to start the engagement party. We move closer to avoid being recognized, and my heart stops when I see the man with Maritza. It's him, no doubt, it's my Massimo, and a few tears escape my eyes. Donato hugs me to hide my face so that no one notices what'

Lilibeth I received a call from Giuseppe Lombardi asking to meet tonight. I believe I have achieved my goal and he will provide the help I need. As we have agreed all this time, I am going with Donato and other men who will pose as clients for my protection.We arrived at the club and, just like last time, his men searched us to see if we had any weapons. However, this time they know what awaits them if they try to mess with me. They let us pass after taking Donato's weapons, and we find ourselves in front of Giuseppe.“Good evening, Mr. Lombardi! I hope you already have an answer regarding the proposal I made to you.” We shake hands and then take our seats.“Good evening, ma'am! The truth is, I've thought about it quite a bit, and besides the information about my son's murder, I would like to ask you for one more thing. If you agree, I will provide a safe house for you and your family with my best men to guard it for as long as necessary.”“What else could you desire from me?” I ask

True to my word, I decide to go again to The Underworld club, hoping to find my husband, but at the same time I fear that Maritza might discover us and all my plans could be ruined before I can get my revenge on her.After talking for a moment with Mr. Lombardi about some documents for which I need his help to discover where all the diversions that were done to my husband went, and he promised me that both his accountant and his lawyer would help me, I decide to go to the bar and order a drink. That's when I feel a hand resting possessively on my waist, just like Massimo used to do. I turn to see who it is, and indeed, it is him. He leans into my ear and whispers.“I've been waiting for you all these days.” Then he bites my earlobe a little, making me lose my mind and want to throw myself into his arms. However, Palmieri's gaze brings me back to my senses.“Not here, Mr. De Angelis. Someone could see us and tell your fiancée.” He shakes his head and, before leaving, whispers to me aga

A month has passed since Palmieri suggested intimidating Rinaldi's widow, and although we haven't talked about it again, he brings it up when we're practicing my shooting lessons."Ma'am, I have found Rinaldi's family." I purse my lips and am about to tell him the same thing I said that day, but he doesn't let me speak as he continues, "I know you're not like me. I know I've lived my whole life this way and I'm used to it, but the important thing here is that I truly believe you should talk to his widow. And well, I don't think it's necessary to go as far as what I suggested weeks ago. They're having a really hard time. I'm sure if you offer her help in exchange for information, she'll accept." He says seriously, with a bit of sadness."How did you find them? And why do you say they're having a hard time?" I ask, a bit hesitant."Although you made it clear that day you didn't want to threaten them to make them talk, I continued investigating their whereabouts. They live about a day fr