Chapter 14 - A Tender Moment Shared in the Estate Library
Rachel stared at the photograph on the table, tears streaming down her pale cheeks as the horrific truth set in.
“He... he tried to expose their illegal dumping practices at the Briarport docks,” Rachel choked out, covering her mouth.
“And they made him disappear to protect their multi-million dollar contracts,” Daniel concluded gently.
Roman walked into the suite just as Rachel wiped her tears, his slate eyes taking in the devastating scene.
Daniel nodded respectfully and slipped out of the room, leaving Roman standing alone with the grieving mother.
Roman walked over slowly, kneeling down beside her chair and placing a strong, steady hand over her trembling fingers.
“I am sorry you had to find out this way, Rachel,” Roman said softly, his voice lacking its usual cold edge.
“He didn’t abandon us... all these years I thought he hated us,” Rachel sobbed, burying her face in her hands.
Roman gently pulled her into his arms, resting her head against his shoulder as she let out years of bottled-up grief.
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In that quiet moment, the mafia boss and the former maid forged a bond that no syndicate could ever break.
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