Chapter 9 - The Rightful Heir
The screams faded into the depths of the mansion, leaving the grand foyer in heavy, absolute silence. Roman stood on the staircase for a long moment, closing his eyes as he finally processed the death of the woman he loved.
But when he opened his eyes, he looked down at the guard holding his son. The baby was safe. The baby was alive.
Roman walked down the stairs and gently took his son into his own arms. The baby looked up at him with Elena’s beautiful, bright eyes. Roman held him tight, swearing a silent oath that no one would ever hurt this child again.
Then, Roman turned his attention to Ellie.
The 8-year-old girl was still standing by the door, covered in dirt, looking exhausted but incredibly brave. She had risked her own life, running through the freezing streets to return a baby she easily could have just walked away from.
Roman walked over and knelt down on the marble floor, balancing his son in one arm, and placing his free hand gently on Ellie’s small shoulder.
"You saved his life," Roman said softly, the ruthless mafia boss completely replaced by a man of profound gratitude. "You saved my family."
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"He was crying," Ellie shrugged simply, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. "Babies shouldn't be in the trash."
👉 What kind of life will Ellie have now that she is under the protection of the mafia boss?
