Dangerous Secrets: My Mafia Stepbrother

Isabella thought, maybe Emanuele was right. She decided to avoid bringing up the topic of having a child and maintain their current situation. Emanuele kissed Isabella again before reluctantly leaving.

After Emanuele left, Isabella planned to go shopping with Evelyn. It was the weekend, and she didn’t have to work at the hospital. Isabella had promised Evelyn a shopping spree once she recovered, and today was the day to fulfill that promise.

The two women arrived at a shopping mall, and Evelyn looked at Isabella excitedly. “Isabella, you’ll really buy me anything I like?”

“Of course, I promised you, didn’t I?”

“Great, then I won’t hold back.” Evelyn began to pick out items with joy.

She first chose several pieces of clothing. With the weather turning colder, she needed some new coats. Even though she wore uniforms at the hospital, she wanted to look nice for her weekend dates with Pippo.

Later, Evelyn dragged Isabella to a jewelry store. “I think they all look good,” Evelyn said, hesitating in front of several necklaces.

“Then let’s get them all,” Isabella told the store attendant to wrap up all the necklaces.

Evelyn exclaimed, “Isabella, you’re so rich! You’re willing to buy me all these?”

“It’s not me, it’s Emanuele. This pocket change doesn’t bother him at all.” Isabella casually waved a black card in her hand. She used to dislike Emanuele directly giving her money, but now she spent it without any guilt.

Evelyn was delighted and kissed Isabella’s cheek. “Isabella, you’re my best friend. Even when you’re rich, you haven’t forgotten me.”

Evelyn wasn’t shameless. She only spent a little money, and after buying clothes and jewelry, she was satisfied. She even insisted on treating Isabella to dinner, refusing to let Isabella pay.

“I’ll treat you to this meal.” Evelyn insisted.

“Okay.” Isabella didn’t argue.

They chose a Spanish restaurant. After ordering their food, Evelyn looked around and furrowed her brows. “Strange, it’s my first time eating here, but why does it feel familiar?”Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

Isabella glanced around. It was her first time here, and nothing seemed familiar. “Maybe you passed by here before and got used to the sight.”

“Maybe.”

The mall was spacious, attracting a lot of young shoppers. The Spanish restaurant, with its unique decor, had a vibrant atmosphere.

When the dishes arrived, Evelyn still felt a sense of familiarity. Even though she hadn’t eaten these dishes before, the taste seemed to echo in her mind.

“No, I feel like I’ve really been here, maybe with Pippo.”

Isabella paused, suddenly realizing something. “Could it be a part of the memories you lost before?”

Evelyn nodded. “It’s possible.”

Her lost memories still hadn’t returned during that period.

Isabella suddenly remembered the surveillance footage from the last time they saw Evelyn after the car accident. Evelyn was hit by a car near this area, probably after having a meal here with Pippo. Isabella wondered if that’s what happened after Evelyn and Pippo left the mall?

Isabella felt that it might be better for Evelyn not to recall the memories of that time. Remembering such a painful event could leave psychological scars. Evelyn had recovered quite well externally, appearing almost normal. She had no memory of the previous accident, and her personality remained cheerful and optimistic.

Isabella hoped Evelyn would stay as she was.

However, Evelyn still wanted to retrieve her lost memories. Subconsciously, she felt that there was something important in those missing memories. After parting ways with Isabella, Evelyn returned to her apartment. Pippo had plans to meet friends today, but he was already back when Evelyn arrived home.

He was sitting on the couch, reading a book. The warm light from the incandescent lamp fell on Pippo’s face, giving him an air of sophistication.

Evelyn liked Pippo’s demeanor, refined and gentlemanly. Pippo noticed Evelyn coming back, put down his book, and smiled at her. “You’re back? And you bought so many things.”

“Isabella gave them to me. She said she would get me whatever I wanted when I woke up from my coma. I didn’t refuse; she’s quite wealthy now. Emanuele is very generous to her.”

Evelyn took out the clothes to show Pippo. His eyes were filled with admiration. “Very nice, Evelyn, it suits your style perfectly.”

Pippo’s praise made Evelyn very happy. She neatly packed away her new items, then walked over to sit next to Pippo. She leaned against him, and Pippo, initially slightly stiff with a book in his hand, put it down and embraced her.

“Pippo, did we go to eat Spanish food before? I remember I hadn’t eaten it before, but today, when Isabella and I went to that restaurant, everything felt so familiar. Could it be that we went there during the time I lost my memory?”

“You remembered?” Pippo’s voice carried a hint of nervousness.

Evelyn thought Pippo was concerned for her. She immediately nodded. “It seems a bit blurry.”

“What else do you remember?”

“Nothing else. Pippo, do you have time now? Can you tell me more? Maybe I’ll be able to remember everything.”

Faced with Evelyn’s eager eyes, Pippo felt his throat tighten. “Evelyn, I think Isabella is right. If those memories from that time are painful for you, it’s better not to recall them. You’re doing well now, without any psychological shadows, just like before.”

“But I always feel like there’s something important I’ve lost in those memories. The memory gap is just too painful.”

Evelyn shook her head. She really wanted to recall the memories from that time. Losing such a significant portion of her memory made her uncomfortable.

Seeing Evelyn so determined, Pippo sighed and stroked her hair. “If you remember, it might be even more painful.”

“I’m not afraid. Pippo, you’ve known me for more than a day. I’m not the type to back down when faced with setbacks. I’ll face difficulties with even more courage.”

Evelyn was stubborn, and Pippo couldn’t do much about it. He said, “That day, we had just finished dinner at that restaurant. We planned to take a stroll on the roadside when suddenly a car appeared and hit you.”

So that was the case. Evelyn carefully recalled the scene based on Pippo’s description. However, something felt off. Yet, she couldn’t remember anything else, and she trusted Pippo’s words.

Seeing Evelyn’s pained expression with a furrowed brow, Pippo kissed her lips, nibbling on them, giving Evelyn a deep kiss. His hands slipped inside Evelyn’s clothes, gripping her breasts. Soon, under his touch, Evelyn melted into a puddle, unable to help but start breathing heavily.

Any thoughts she had in mind were long forgotten.

She didn’t see the hint of cruelty in Pippo’s eyes.