His Bride: Being the mafia’s princess

“I hope you know this would be your last visit here.” Don stated as he glanced at the doctor.

“Yeah. You’re fine now, so there’ll be no need to come here again.” The doctor said in a light smile.

“Please, where is your wife, Mrs. Dean? I haven’t seen her around since I came here.” The doctor said again, this time with a nervous smile.

He has been the Dean’s doctor for years and Don’s associate, but he still wasn’t free around him yet.

“You’re here as a doctor and not as her welfare guardian, so focus on your job.” Don replied with a hostile glare.

“I’m,, I’m sorry. Please, pardon me.” The doctor apologized Immediately in a stutter.

He has always avoided anything that would get him pissed off.

“Are you done?” Don asked grumpily. He was already getting impatient with the doctor’s unending checkup.

“I’m almost…” Someone barged in with force. They both turned to see who, and they saw an angry Bella.

“Leave us alone, doctor.” She said, staring daggers at her brother. The doctor left Don as he turned completely to her.

“Miss Bel….”

“I said you should excuse us.” She chipped in now diverting her harsh gaze to the doctor.

“Alright.” He said in little bow and left.

“What the heck has Lillian done to get this ill-treatment from you, Don? I thought we had a deal that you won’t make her feel my absence while I’m gone!!!!” Bella ranted out in anger immediately the doctor left, but Don didn’t say a word.

“What is wrong with you?” She half yelled, taking a few steps forward.

“Seriously Bella?” Don asked in a scoff.

“Someone tries to kill your brother and this is what you have to show for it?” He said again, staring perplexed at her as he stood up from the bed.

“And how are you even sure she was the one who tried to kill you?” Bella asked in between gritted teeth.

“Does she look like someone who would do that?” She asked again.

“Then, how did I get to find that fucking file in her room!!!! That is strong evidence against her!” Don said with rage, but she didn’t answer, she just lowered her face for a while in a sigh.

“Or did the file suddenly grow some wings and flew into her room?” He said again when she remained silent.

“What if she wasn’t the one who did it? What if she was framed?” Bella said quietly, and it was now Don’s turn to be silent, but it was only for a few seconds.

“What if, huh? You’re not even sure of what you’re claiming. I know you better than this, Bella.” He replied silently.

“Yeah, you’re right, but you don’t expect me to sit back while my friend is accused wrongly. You might not consider her your wife, but she is like the sister I never had even if you don’t know that.” Bella said, glaring hard at him.

“Then you should also remember that I’m your brother and in my dictionary, there’s no mercy for those who dares to betray me.”

“Till you prove her innocence, I won’t set her free and if finally she is guilty of this accusation, I would make her suffer so much that she would have to beg for death.” Don finished in between gritted teeth.

“Alright. I accept the challenge.” Bella breathed out as she moved closer to him, and he scoffed.

She stared at him one more time and turned towards the door, going out of the room. She paused when she heard his words.

“Also remember, you have just today.” Bella opened the door and left. She went straight to her room and on her way, she met Drake.

“Hey! Where have you been? I’ve been looking for you since when I heard about your arrival.” Drake said, coming close to her.

“Come with me.” She said, walking past him. He stood there confused for a while before rushing after her.

She opened the door of her room and went in with Drake behind her.

“I’ve talked to my brother.” She said immediately they went in as she walked to her bed.

“And what did he say?” Drake asked in anticipation, and she let out a long sigh, trying to ease her anger.

“He still believes she did it.” She replied, and he groaned, brushing his hand through his hair.

“So, what do we do now? There has to be a way out of this. You know how ruthless your brother can be.” Drake blurted out in frustration.

“I don’t know. I’m just as confused as you are.” Bella said in exasperation.

“And the worst thing here is that….” She ranted out with a pained voice as she paused and bit her lips.

“We only have today to prove her innocence.”

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The gate of the cell cranked open, making Lillian open her eyes. She had managed to sleep after Drake forced her to eat.

She raised her head up and her eyes met with Don’s dangerous glares. She tried to shift away from him, but she couldn’t because she was already close to the wall.

He took three bold steps towards her and stopped when he became a meter away. He placed his hands behind his back and scoffed when he saw her eyes glistening with tears.

One of the things he hated was seeing fake tears, and that was what he tagged hers to be right now. She bowed her head as her eyes roamed round the bare floor.

“Will you start spilling everything out now? Or is it until I force it out of you?” He stated harshly.

“What do you want me to say?” She whimpered as she lifted her head. Her tears were beginning to flow down again.

“You still don’t want to say the truth, right?” He asked in a scoff.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. I didn’t do anything to you, I don’t even know why you’re making me suffer this way.” She replied almost inaudibly.

“Do you really have the right to ask me those questions?” He scowled at her.

“Please, forgive me if I’ve done something wrong but believe me, I don’t have a hand in what happened to you.” She pleaded, kneeling as she joined her hands together and he scoffed again.

“You should ask around, and they will tell you what I do to betrayers like you.” He stated, sending fear into her as he turned towards the gate, leaving the cell. The boy at the gate opened it, and he walked away completely.

“I didn’t do anything wrong!” She yelled after him, but he didn’t turn to spare her a glance.

More tears flowed down, and she turned to the wall, hitting her fist on it. The gate opened again and Bella came in, but she didn’t bother to know who it was.