Dangerous Secrets: My Mafia Stepbrother

It’s truly something, Evelyn thought as she observed Isabella’s belly growing. Previously flat, it was now noticeably larger, and it would only keep expanding. Recalling the sight of expectant mothers close to giving birth, Evelyn couldn’t help but ask, “Isabella, giving birth is really painful. Are you ready for it?”

“I used to be a little scared, but, as long as I think about this child being mine and Emanuele’s, I feel like no matter how painful, it doesn’t matter,” Isabella replied, her face still lit with a smile, exuding maternal radiance from head to toe. Isabella was ready to become a mother, and in a few months, she would give birth to a little baby.

Evelyn envisioned Isabella and Emanuele living a happy life with their daughter. She would also become the girl’s godmother and witness the little girl growing up. She imagined that with Emanuele’s financial capability, he would surely spoil their daughter like a little princess. But now, everything was on the brink of destruction. There would be no happiness, only endless pain.

At the thought, Evelyn felt she couldn’t go through with it. No, she couldn’t obey William’s orders! Isabella hadn’t done anything wrong. She was Evelyn’s best friend; she couldn’t hurt Isabella. But if she didn’t harm Isabella, William would kill her parents. The thought tortured Evelyn.

Why? Why did she have to be in such a predicament? What should she do to escape this quagmire? Evelyn truly wanted to cry. She hadn’t done anything wrong; she had just loved the wrong person, and yet, it had landed her in hell.

Evelyn dared not let her emotions show too clearly in front of Isabella. She pretended to be calm and shared the cookies she had brought from home with them to eat.

“Tasty, Evelyn, your mom’s baking is really good, even better than mine,” Lilly praised as she ate the cookies Evelyn had given her. Isabella also found Evelyn’s mom’s cookies delicious.

“Have you told your parents about your current situation?” Isabella inquired of Evelyn.

Evelyn shook her head, “No, how can I tell them? It will only make them worry about me.” Isabella thought Evelyn had a point. If she encountered any danger, she wouldn’t tell her family either. But then, she didn’t have any family after her mother’s death.

She was somewhat envious of Evelyn now, “You have to be careful with your parents, Evelyn. Otherwise, I could have Emanuele arrange for some men to protect your parents. I’m a little worried.”

Isabella’s concern made Evelyn feel even more ashamed. How shameless she was, willing to sacrifice Isabella’s unborn child for her parents’ lives. Isabella’s care for her parents deeply moved her.

Unfortunately, it was too late, all too late. If she had realized this earlier and had Isabella help call for protection for her parents, William wouldn’t have targeted her parents.

Thinking back to the night when William’s men stood by her parents’ bed, filming them, Evelyn was seized by panic. She knew, William indeed had the ability to instantly kill her parents. No one understood better than Evelyn how ruthless this man was.

Evelyn told Isabella, “It’s unnecessary, Isabella. I feel my parents are very safe. There’s no need to worry about this issue. William also doesn’t know where my parents live. If people were to protect them, it would only arouse my parents’ suspicion.”

Isabella thought Evelyn had a point. If she encountered any danger, she wouldn’t tell her family either. But then, she didn’t have any family after her mother’s death.

Evelyn’s current family was so happy, which made her appear lively and cheerful. She hoped Evelyn could always be carefree and happy. She didn’t want to see her sad and upset.

Looking at Isabella’s worried expression, Evelyn’s hand went to her pocket, touching a sachet. William was very clever. He wanted to harm Isabella’s unborn child. But to avoid being easily noticed, he had ground the medicine into powder, which could be placed in many places, like food or drinks. As long as the taste was a little strong, it could cover it up.

Evelyn didn’t know what the medicine was, but William had been a formidable doctor, and his research on drugs was deeper than hers. He definitely knew what medicine could cause Isabella’s unborn child to die.

Since he had this ability, why did he just want to kill Isabella’s unborn child, and not harm Isabella or Emanuele? Evelyn didn’t quite understand. Or perhaps, was he lying to her? Would the medicine, once taken, cause death? Evelyn suddenly became extremely anxious, her stomach spasming and twisting, with a feelingof wanting to vomit.

Would it be like that? She also didn’t know what those drugs were. If they were really taken by Isabella and Emanuele, would they both die?

Just then, James entered, carrying many things, like clothes and such. He’s tall and sturdy, wearing a black jacket and a vest underneath. Isabella, seeing James, immediately jumped up, “James, you’re here?”

James nodded, and behind him were Harry and Tony, carrying some wooden boards.

“All of these are the things the boss asked me to bring,” James placed all the packages next to Isabella on the sofa.

“Oh my God, so many things,” Isabella immediately went over to unpack the bags. She also glanced at Evelyn, “Evelyn, don’t just stand there, help me unpack these packages.”

Evelyn, still lost in thought, suddenly heard Isabella’s words and walked over to help unpack Isabella’s packages.

As she casually unpacked a bag, she was surprised to find a child’s dress inside. It was a pink dress with many flowers, looking very cute.Content © NôvelDrama.Org.

Evelyn looked at Isabella, “Is this for your child?”

Isabella nodded, and she also opened a box containing a doll, “This is also for my little one.”

At that moment, James, with Harry and Tony, went upstairs. They had already set up a room as a nursery, and now they were getting ready to assemble the crib.

Isabella also followed, and Evelyn hesitated for a moment before following Isabella.

The room was right next to Isabella and Emanuele’s bedroom, and it had already been transformed into a cozy children’s room. The curtains had been changed to pink, and there were several lovely plush toys on the windowsill. The walls were adorned with cute paintings, and even the floor was covered with many adorable patterns.

Harry brought the wooden boards into the room and began assembling the crib.