Mafia's Only Daughter ✔

Chapter 28. Beneath the Tree

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THIRD-PERSON POV:

The day before Aure left Isabella at the Conti house.

Suddenly his phone rang.

L: "Aure, dear, I need to tell you something."

Aure: "Yes, Dad. What happened? You sound tense."

L: "There's a problem in the Mafia business. Someone has stolen one of our supply trucks. Andre and Elio have gone to handle it, and Matt is busy tracking it. On top of that, there are more issues in America, and I'll have to leave for there soon. Don't bring Bella here for now."

Aure: "Okay, Dad. We'll come when you say."

L: "Actually, Aure, you need to come here for your exams. I want you to stay with Matt. No one knows about Bella yet, but it's risky for you both if you remain there."

Aure: "But Dad—"

L: "I know you're worried about her, but trust me, son. She's safe there. I'm sending the jet for you, so come soon."

Aure: "Okay, Dad."

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AURELIO'S POV:

I'm sitting in the hall, waiting for Bella, when suddenly my phone rings. Sam calls to inform me that she hasn't been at college. We search everywhere for her, but by evening, she returns. When I confront her, her reaction isn't good. I don't want to hurt her, but I know I can't keep contacting her while I'm involved in the Mafia world. I wanted to spend some time with her, but she locked herself in her room. The next day, she bid us goodbye. Sam is coming with me.

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14 Days Later...

In the Family Group Chat:

A: "Urgent meeting in 30 minutes."

Everyone responds with a simple: "Okay."

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After 30 Minutes

A: "Dad, it's been fourteen days. We've only heard her voice a few times or received her messages occasionally. Sam is with us now, but I want to go and meet her."

L: "How will that be possible, Andre?"

A: "Dad, don't worry. Your old friend and his family will gladly help me. I'll handle everything. I need to see her."

L: "Okay, but only you're going. No one else." Dad said in his cold tone.

After some chit-chat, we ended the meeting.

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ANDREANO'S POV:

As soon as I arrived in Greece, I rushed to the Conti house. I expected to find Bella asleep; it's her favorite thing to do when it's cold. But instead, I found her awake. She hugged me tightly, and I hugged her back, kissing her forehead. She looked pale and thinner, but I pushed those thoughts aside. We went inside, and she brought me a glass of water.

I: "Andre, you came to take me with you?" she asked, her eyes filled with hope.

A: "Baby..."

She cut me off mid-sentence.

I: "Please don't say no."

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(Refer to the previous chapter for more details.)

Her words pierced my heart, but I couldn't take her with me.

"Bella, my bear, I'm leaving for Milan. Some important work came up, but I'll return soon to take you with me. Take care of yourself, baby. Sam will join you there soon. Love you, my baby."

I texted her before leaving the Conti house. After finishing my work, I returned to Milan. Two days later, Sam left for Greece to be with her.

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Isabella's Arrival in Milan

When Bella finally came home, I was overjoyed to see her. But she didn't acknowledge anyone. She went straight to her room and didn't come out. Dad called her for dinner, but she refused. I spent the whole night thinking about her, trying to understand her behavior. The next morning, by 9 AM, she still hadn't come downstairs. Worried, I went to her room, only to find it empty. She wasn't sleeping on her bed, nor was she in the washroom & closet. Panic surged through me as I searched the entire room.

A: "Dad! Bella isn't in her room. Have you seen her?"

L: "What? Andre, how is that possible? She was in her room last night, and when I returned from the gym this morning, she was still asleep." Everyone started asking questions, their voices overlapping.

A: "Everyone, quiet! She must be somewhere in the mansion. Let's split up and search for her."

We searched every corner of the house, the kitchen, music room, gym, and even my office. She wasn't anywhere. Security confirmed she hadn't left the premises.

Finally, we headed to the garden, the last place to search. Near the large tree, her favorite spot, I stopped in my tracks, shocked at the scene in front of me.

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1. How did you feel when Andreano had to leave her behind in Greece?

2. Do you think Andreano regrets not taking Isabella with him? 

3. What do you think Andreano saw near the tree in the garden?

4. Will Isabella finally open up to her family—or continue to hide her pain?

5. Could the Mafia troubles be connected to Isabella's emotional distance?

6. What does Andreano's urgency to find her say about his guilt and protectiveness?

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