His Bride: Being the mafia’s princess

“Hey! Stop that, you’re hurting yourself.” Bella said as she made towards her, immediately and held her hands, stopping her from causing further injuries to her already bleeding hands.

“No, let me go.” She argued, trying to free her hands from Bella.

“No, I won’t. I can’t allow you to hurt yourself.” Bella half yelled. She stopped struggling as she broke down in tears.

“But I didn’t do it, I didn’t, believe me, please.” She said sobbing and Bella engulfed her in a tight hug.

“I believe you. I know you didn’t and that you’re just being punished for a crime you know nothing about.” Bella said, patting her back quietly.

“I came running back immediately I heard what happened, so I believe you.” She said again as she disengaged from the hug.

“I saw my brother leaving here, did he do anything to you?” Bella asked, examining her body for injuries.

“No, but he thinks I’m guilty.” Lillian said, sniffling loudly.

“He would continue thinking that way until your innocence is proven.” Bella explained, wiping her tears off.

“And I promise I would make that happen, I would get you out of here as soon as possible.” She said again, and Lillian engulfed her in another tight hug.

She was relieved now after hearing those words from Bella, and she hoped she and Drake succeed.

A MOMENT LATER…..

“Shhh, it’s alright. You would be fine.” Bella cooed, rubbing Lillian’s hair and at the same time trying to calm her down.

They remained like that for another few minutes before Bella finally released her from the hug.

“Have you eaten?” She asked with her tone filled with guilt and worry.

Goodness! How bad she regretted ever leaving Lillian alone. If only she could turn back the hands of time then she wouldn’t dare repeat this.

“Yeah.” Lillian muttered in a small nod.

She was no longer crying heavily like before, all thanks to Bella whom consoled her.

Bella’s eye searched for any injury on her body and she let out a long sigh of frustration after seeing a few on her knee.

“He did this to you, right?” She asked, fixing her gaze on the area of the injury. She exhaled sharply when she didn’t reply.

“Honestly, I’m sorry about all these and I will do my very best to make all these pass.” Bella said, staring at her in pity.

“As long as you don’t know anything about how he got shot.” She quickly added, and Lillian nodded quietly.

“Now, wipe your tears.” She said again and brought out a handkerchief.

She tried to help her wipe off the traces of tears on her face, but Lillian winced in pain and she paused.

“What is it?” Bella asked, noticing the discomfort look on her face.

“My face hurts.” Lillian replied, touching the right side of her face.

“Sorry.” Bella muttered with an apologetic look and she nodded slightly.

“Just do it yourself.” Bella said, dropping the handkerchief in her hands as she stood up.

“I will get going now, but I will be back soon.” She stated in a sigh.Property © NôvelDrama.Org.

Lillian nodded slightly as she badly wished for her to return with good news.

Bella gave her a last glance before walking out of the cell. She went back to where Drake was patiently waiting for her in the house.

“I managed to stop her from crying. Now, let’s set to work.” She said immediately she approached him.

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* AN HOUR LATER*

Bella and Drake stared at each other and their lips widened in a smile. They’ve gotten what they wanted.

Their eyes went back to the proof, and Bella heaved a long sigh of relief.

This was enough to prove Lillian’s innocence to Don before they would find the real culprit. She turned back to Drake, who was pulling off his gloves.

“Go on now and inform my brother, tell him there’s something important he needs to see while I stay here to avoid losing this.” Bella said, glancing at Drake.

“Okay, I would be right back.” He said and left.

Bella bit her lips as she patiently waited for them. The door opened seconds later, revealing both Drake and her brother.

“You’re here.” She breathed out in relief.

“What am I doing here?” Don said instead.

“You’ve got to see this, it’s crucial.” She replied, paving the way for him to see the things on the table.

Don stepped away from the door as he moved closer to her.

“This is what shows that Lillian is innocent of the accusation.” She stated, pointing at the things on the table.

“And how does this prove that?” Don said with an irritated face as he took a few steps closer to the table.

“We scanned the file for fingerprints, and we found all the fingerprints that were on it. In all of them, Lillian’s fingerprint isn’t there, and I think you know what that means?” Bella explained, folding her hands underneath her boobs at the end of her speech as she watched closely for her brother’s reaction.