Chapter 196 No More Lies

• Mia paced in the living room of the mansion, her heart leaping with stress and fear with every passing second. When she received no news from Alessandro, her instinct urged her to call her husband, but she hesitated, reminding herself that he might be focused on something important. Above all, she trusted her mafia husband with all her heart, confident that he would bring their children back safe and sound.
• “Mom!!!” The two adorable voices echoed in her house, making her momentarily question if she was dreaming. But as she turned and saw Gia and Maximo running toward her, all her worries vanished, replaced by overwhelming joy. She dropped to her knees, stretching her arms wide as her children leaped into her embrace.
• “Gia, Maximo! Sweeties, are you okay?” she asked, caressing their faces and trailing her hands over their bodies to ensure they weren’t hurt.