Shattered hope
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Enzo was often distant and a ruthless mafia boss. His entire life had been dedicated to the mafia and the mafia alone, but after meeting her, that all changed.
Despite his usual reluctance, he finds himself drawn to her. Even though he's never had to chase a girl. It discomforts him to see her broken as he reveals a softer side exclusively for her.
But......He was a mafia.
They were in different worlds, regardless of how quickly he makes her heart run or how at ease she felt in his presence.
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