Chapter 384

Aria

I got what I wanted, didn’t I? Then why did I feel so guilty?

1 stirred the pot as Angelo told me to, I wedged myself between Christian and Vince’s friendship, as Angelo had instructed. He agreed to sell the weapons, which was great-but I never wished to see him in pain.

The look in his eyes upon hearing about Christian’s words devastated me, and it took me back to reality.

Vince was a real person with feelings.

But regardless of his feelings, I did what was best for the family. So no matter how difficult it was, I tried pushing my guilt aside.

It was late at night when I returned the necklace to the empty warehouse, to the spot Vince had requested.

Once I arrived back home, it was already past midnight. I walked into the kitchen to clear my head, in the mood for a late-night snack. After all I had been through, I definitely deserved that.

“What has the privilege of going into my mouth,” I sang, opening the fridge. Just as I was about to reach for something, a voice startled me.

“Why are you home so late?”

I let out a yelp and turned around, noticing Vince sitting at the table with his hands flat on the surface. He had been waiting for me. I could tell. I could also tell that it wasn’t a good thing.

Would he have found out the truth about the necklace?

“What are you doing up so late?” I retorted, taking a seat at the table. “Aren’t you supposed to be asleep?”

“Aria, where were you?” I noticed the cold and doubtful look in his eyes. It was the same expression he had shown me when he scolded me about my behavior before our wedding.

“I-I was out… I needed some fresh air. I wasn’t doing anything special.”

brow as he spoke in a doubtful tone. “Aria, do you think I’m stupid because I’m a Garcia?

of course, you’re not

raising his voice. “Do you think

haven’t been doing

to the warehouse right now, I won’t see Siena’s necklace

trying to prove a point. I wanted to show you that those people

closed my eyes, expecting him to yell at me-but he didn’t. “And you

breath escaped my lips as I felt grateful we could

were following Angelo’s instructions, weren’t

I panicked. “Yes…no.”

“Yes or no?”

I do, every decision I make-is for you. I know you don’t care about me,

words left my mouth, but hopefully, it was a reasonable explanation

ready to hear all

surprised me

“W-What?”

a stunt like that again, I won’t be able

“Yes”

had a sharp look in his eyes. Siena probably meant a lot to him, and I was okay with that.

a toddler,” I said. “But I admit, taking the necklace might not have been the best

move.”

stated. “Angelo is

I couldn’t hide the big smile. “Oh, so now

silently judging me. “By the way, while you’ve been plotting to return the stolen necklace-

rolled my eyes.

Fabio’s journals to see how he sold the products on the black market.” Vince scattered several books on the table.

were a bunch of small, old-looking journals.

“It’d be

flash

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