#Chapter 141 - A Working List

Aldo Love and hate... It slowly started to make sense. Much of the confusion I’d been trying to sort through for the last few days finally felt as though it was clearing up. Although, it didn’t necessarily leave a good feeling in the back of my mind. “Layla’s problems aren’t entirely with you, but rather the Marcello name as its own entity,” Eva said. “What has the Marcello name given her in return for her unyielding loyalty?” Stasia asked. I opened my mouth to answer, but Carlo beat me to it. “Protection.” “Protection?” Eva’s tone turned slightly cynical. She gently shook her head. “The only reason why Layla needs protection is because of the ongoing threats that come from being locked into this family.” Shit. As much as her words stung like a mean slap to the face, she was right. I could easily recall the day when I bumped into her at the hospital. The moment I took her in my arms, I knew neither one of our lives would ever be the same again. It didn’t make it f