Blurb：
Step into the world of Evelyn Ashford, a headstrong heiress torn between duty and desire. When she crosses paths with Lord Alexander Blackwood, a mysterious nobleman with a dark past, their forbidden romance ignites a scandal that threatens to tear apart the rigid social fabric of Victorian England. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, Evelyn must choose between her family's legacy and the man who holds her heart. This sweeping historical romance explores themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption, perfect for fans of dramatic period sagas and complex characters like Evelyn and Alexander. Dive into a story where passion defies convention and every choice comes with a price.Content：
I hadn't seen my mafia husband, Luca Moretti, and our daughter Dora in three whole months.Why? Because his mother, Fiona, said Dora should stay with her for a while.
And Luca? He was too busy with business, as always.
So when Luca finally called and said he was going to pick me up for a family reunion at the villa, I was overjoyed.
I thought maybe, just maybe, I'd finally get to hold my little girl again.
I spent the whole damn day running around the city, buying her favorite dolls, snacks, a new pink dress, anything I thought would make her smile at me again.
But when the car arrived, it wasn't what I imagined.
Before I could even say Hi, Dora turned her head, took one look at me… and then wrapped her arms even tighter around Maria, the maid.
She buried her face in Maria's neck like I wasn't even there.
Like Maria was her mom.
I tried to approach her, but Dora straight-up told me she didn't want to ride in the same car as me.
And Maria, wearing that fake, polite smile, kept trying to gently talk me into giving Dora "a little more time."
I looked over at Luca, hoping he'd step in.
Instead, he just looked annoyed, like he couldn't be bothered to lift a finger to help fix things between me and our daughter.
Clearly, they didn't want me there.
So what was the point of trying to join the ride?
I stepped back from the SUV.
Then Luca just turned to me and said, "Just wait here. I won't be long."
What he'll never understand is… I'm done waiting for him.
Chapter 1
I hadn't seen my mafia husband, Luca Moretti, and our daughter Dora in three whole months.
Why? Because his mother, Fiona, said Dora should stay with her "for a while."
And Luca? He was "too busy with business," as always.
So when Luca finally called and said he was going to pick me up for a family reunion at the villa, I was overjoyed.
I thought maybe, just maybe, I'd finally get to hold my little girl again.
I spent the whole damn day running around the city, buying her favorite dolls, snacks, a new pink dress, anything I thought would make her smile at me again.
But when the car arrived, it wasn't what I imagined.
Before I could even say Hi, Dora turned her head, took one look at me… and then wrapped her arms even tighter around Maria, the maid.
She buried her face in Maria's neck like I wasn't even there.
Like Maria was her mom.
I tried to approach her, but Dora straight-up told me she didn't want to ride in the same car as me.
And Maria, wearing that fake, polite smile, kept trying to gently talk me into giving Dora "a little more time."
I looked over at Luca, hoping he'd step in.
Instead, he just looked annoyed, like he couldn't be bothered to lift a finger to help fix things between me and our daughter.
Clearly, they didn't want me there.
So what was the point of trying to join the ride?
I stepped back from the SUV.
Then Luca just turned to me and said, "Just wait here. I won't be long."
What he'll never understand is… I'm done waiting for him.
...
Honestly, the moment I saw Maria, I knew something was off.
She was dressed like she was the spotlight, tight, glittery evening dress, heels too high to walk in, cleavage out, lips cherry red.
Who dresses like that for a family reunion?
She looked more like the hostess than the maid.
And me? I was in jeans, sneakers, and a loose tee, dragging a heavy suitcase full of Dora's favorite dolls and little pink things she used to love.
At that point, I wasn't even sure who looked more like the maid, me or her.
I didn't want to go anymore. Not like this.
But I pushed the thought away. I told myself this was about Dora. Only about Dora.
So when I saw Luca getting into the SUV, getting ready to leave without me, I snapped.
I rushed over and yanked the door open before he could even start the engine.
"No, I want to go with you," I said, climbing in halfway.
Luca looked over at me, caught off guard, but before he could say a word, Dora, who was sitting on Maria's lap in the passenger seat, burst into tears.
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