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The Pregnant Maid Treated the Ignored Old Man Like Royalty—Unaware He Was the Mafia Boss’s Father / Chapter 3 / 10

Chapter 3 - The DiscoveryLorenzo walked down the quiet corridor of the east wing, his heavy boots making no sound against the thick Persian rugs. Marco followed two steps behind, his hand resting casually near his holstered firearm.

As they approached room 4B, Lorenzo noticed something strange. The corridor was freezing. The heat in this section of the mansion had clearly been turned down to conserve energy—a cost-cutting measure that certainly hadn't been authorized by him.

Suddenly, a quiet voice floated out from the crack in the door of room 4B.

"I know it's hard, John," Nora was saying softly inside the room. She was sitting on her usual stool, blowing gently on a spoon of broth before feeding him. "Sometimes I feel like giving up too. When Brody left me, I thought my life was over. I thought no one would ever care about me or this baby."

Lorenzo stopped outside the door, raising a hand to stall Marco. He peeked through the narrow opening.

He expected to see a high-priced private nurse or a professional caregiver. Instead, he saw a young girl in a faded, oversized maid uniform, kneeling by his father's side. Her hands were raw, her face pale with exhaustion, but her eyes held a warmth that Lorenzo hadn't seen in this cold house since his mother died.

"I made a promise to you," Nora continued gently, wiping a drop of broth from Giovanni’s chin with a napkin. "As long as I work here, you will never be forgotten. I won't let Mrs. Gable lock you in the dark."

Inside the room, Giovanni remained still, but his eyes shifted toward the door. He knew his son was standing outside.

Lorenzo pushed the door open.

The hinges groaned softly, and Nora gasped, jumping to her feet so quickly that her knees nearly gave way. She clutched the tray against her chest, her face turning ghost-white as she recognized the intimidating man standing in the doorway.

"M-Mr. Moretti," Nora stammered, backing away toward the wall, her eyes wide with fear. "I'm sorry! I was just... I was just feeding him. I didn't mean to intrude—"

Lorenzo walked slowly into the room, his gray eyes scanning the environment. He saw the cheap, thin blanket on his father's lap. He saw the dying fire. He saw the humble bowl of broth.

"Who are you?" Lorenzo asked, his deep voice carrying an unsettling stillness.

"Nora, sir," she whispered, her heart pounding against her ribs. "I'm... I'm one of the housemaids."

"Why are you in my father's room at nine o'clock at night?"

"The... the evening staff didn't bring him dinner, sir," Nora admitted, her voice trembling. "He was alone. I didn't want him to go to bed hungry."

Lorenzo stepped closer to his father's wheelchair. He reached down, touching the thin blanket. "Where are the specialized thermal covers I ordered for this room?"

Nora swallowed hard, looking down at her shoes. "Mrs. Gable... she took them for the guest suites last month, sir. She said Old John wouldn't know the difference."

A lethal stillness settled over Lorenzo. Marco stepped into the room, his face darkening as he realized the implication of her words.

"Mrs. Gable said that?" Lorenzo asked softly.

"Please don't tell her I said anything, Mr. Moretti," Nora pleaded, tears filling her eyes. "I need this job. My baby... I have nowhere else to go. If she fires me—"

"No one is firing you," Lorenzo interrupted, his tone unreadable. He looked down at his father.

Giovanni sat silently, but his eyes met Lorenzo's. In that silent exchange, a father spoke to his son without words. Giovanni looked at Nora, then looked back at Lorenzo, his gaze piercing and filled with a command that Lorenzo recognized instantly.

Protect her.

Lorenzo turned back to Nora. He noticed the faint red marks on her wrist and her exhaustion.

"Nora," Lorenzo said gently, a stark contrast to his usual cold demeanor. "Set the tray down."

She obeyed instantly, setting it on the side table with shaking hands.

"Go to the main kitchen," Lorenzo ordered. "Tell the chef to prepare a full, warm meal for you. Then go to your room and rest."

"But... Mrs. Gable said I have to finish the linens—"

"Mrs. Gable no longer dictates what happens in this house," Lorenzo said, his voice dripping with dangerous intent. "Go, Nora. Now."

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Nora nodded fearfully, darting out of the room like a frightened bird.

Once the door closed, Lorenzo turned to Marco. The cold fury in his eyes was absolute. "Bring Mrs. Gable to the study. Now."

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Chapter 4 - The ConfrontationThe master study was dimly lit, illuminated only by the roaring green-and-orange flames in the fireplace. Lorenzo sat behind his desk, resting his chin on his steepled fingers. Marco stood by the door, a silent shadow waiting for orders.
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