Reckoning Hearts: A Mafia Romance of Retribution

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orgotten about. Her face showed worry and uncertainty, but she knew she had to deal with it

a, but he also knows that they are both just players in the dark game of the crime world. "Franc

u are very strong, Francesca," Alessio told her with all his heart. "Going

ays there for her. "Many thanks, Alessio. Sometimes I feel l

uls have chosen different ways to l

rancesca. I know how t

"Thanks, Alessio, but I can handle it on my own. I

bout how involved you are, Francesca. It's

Alessio. But I think I need to make it on my ow

e. "Okay, I get it. But remember, Francesca, I'm always here

r his offer, but she didn't change her mind. "

e her home. His sharp eyes showed how much he cared about the girl. But

nt to walk home by myself," h

s. He wanted to take care of the girl. "Okay, but Francesca, please be

ew, though, that he couldn't just let go of his worries. He chose to

llow Francesca, but don't let her know we're foll

the quiet street. In the darkness of that night, the love and care of a man from the dark

worried about the girl who always said no to his help. He

in secret?" he asked softly, even t

rking lot. Alessio waited with bated breath as Francesca got out of t

and gives him good advice. "It's best to keep it hidden, sir.

turn on one light because she has to save money on power to meet the wants of her fami

o her grandmother's room with hope and love in her heart. In her hands, she

of a grandmother sleeping peacefully on the bed. He gave a weak smil

cesca in a voice as soft as morning dew. She

" said Grandmother in a hoarse voice. "You are the light i

om the lamp, Francesca opened a tray of warm food and began to serve her grandma eac

a?" Francesca asked, looking i

tter, sweetheart. It feels like the sun

f everything he does for his family as a valuable gift. Even thou

e she needed gently. She ensured Grandma felt safe and

when her grandmother took her by the hand. "Th

house. She knows that her love and care for her grandma is a

and making her feel comfortable. His grandma was the only family h

other world, which is full of unfinished college work. She grumbled and cursed herself for ha

make sense of everything going through her head. She looked at the books and class notes that w

d, "I have to finish it," to remind herself of her d

that helped him get her college work done quickly and easily. Francesca is determined

ghts. These dreams are a trip into a bright, happy, and thriving world. She

ore, when she sat at her study table with burning resolve. She remembered how words and numbers

a glimpse into the future that might come true if she kept fighting. In the peace and

e window. She knows that even though thieves may still be hiding in the dark of the city, she