She faints in a grocery store—but the mafia boss who catches her notices hidden bruises and uncovers a truth that changes everything

the waiting room in a bloodstained wedding dress until a surgeon told her he was stable.

When she finally saw him, he looked pale, worn through, and alive.

“Did I miss the reception?” he asked.

She laughed through tears. “Yes. Terrible food. No dancing.”

“I ruined our wedding.”

“No. Silas tried to ruin it.” She took his hand. “You saved it.”

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