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The Pregnant Maid Treated the Ignored Old Man Like Royalty—Unaware He Was the Mafia Boss’s Father / Chapter 5 / 10

Chapter 5 - A Change of FateThe morning sun broke over the upstate cliffs, reflecting off three feet of fresh, brilliant white snow. The blizzard had passed, leaving behind a crisp, freezing silence.

Nora awoke in her small, cramped room in the servants' quarters. She had barely slept, plagued by nightmares of Mrs. Gable finding out she had spoken to Mr. Moretti. Expecting a pounding on her door and an immediate termination, she slowly got out of bed, her body aching worse than the day before.

When she opened her room door, she froze.

Standing in the narrow hallway was not Mrs. Gable, but two security guards dressed in tailored suits, alongside an elderly woman wearing a crisp, high-end housekeeper's uniform.

"Nora?" the older woman asked kindly.

"Y-yes?" Nora whispered, stepping back defensively. "Am I fired?"

"Fired?" The woman gave a gentle, warm smile. "My name is Mrs. Gable’s replacement, Clara. I was flown in by helicopter two hours ago by Mr. Moretti's orders. Mrs. Gable has been removed from the property permanently."

Nora’s eyes widened in utter disbelief. "Removed?"

"Mr. Moretti has requested your presence in the dining room for breakfast," Clara said, gesturing down the hall. "Please follow me."

"The dining room? But... maids aren't allowed in the main dining room—"

"You are no longer a maid here, Nora," Clara said softly, offering a warm coat. "Mr. Moretti’s orders."

Confused, terrified, and clutching her stomach, Nora allowed herself to be guided down the grand staircase into the primary dining hall. The massive chandelier sparkled overhead, and a long mahogany table was filled with a lavish spread of fresh fruit, warm pastries, eggs, and hot tea.

Sitting at the head of the table was Lorenzo. Sitting to his right, in a brand-new, state-of-the-art motorized wheelchair wrapped in a plush cashmere blanket, was Giovanni.

Nora stopped at the entrance, afraid to step onto the polished floor.

"Sit down, Nora," Lorenzo said, setting down his morning newspaper. His voice was firm, but lacking the terrifying edge from the night before.

"Mr. Moretti, I... I don't understand," she stammered.

"Sit," he repeated, pointing to the leather chair directly beside his father.

Nora walked over nervously and sat on the edge of the chair. Giovanni’s gray eyes fixed on her instantly, a faint, recognizable warmth shining in them.

"John," Nora murmured instinctively, reaching out to touch his arm before remembering where she was. She quickly pulled her hand back. "I mean... Mr. Moretti."

"He prefers when you call him John," Lorenzo noted, observing her every movement.

A waiter stepped forward, pouring hot tea into Nora's cup and placing a plate of warm food in front of her. Nora looked at the food, her stomach grumbling loudly, causing her face to flush red with embarrassment.

"Eat," Lorenzo said softly. "You're feeding two people."

Nora looked at Lorenzo, her eyes filling with tears. "Why are you doing this? I don't understand. Is this a trick?"

Lorenzo set his coffee cup down, his expression turning serious. "My intelligence team delivered your file to me at five this morning, Nora. I know about Brody. I know about his gambling debts. I know about the scum threatening your apartment in the city."

Nora shrank back, feeling exposed and ashamed.

"And I also know," Lorenzo continued, his voice echoing in the grand room, "that while my father was surrounded by doctors, nurses, and staff paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to care for him, you were the only person in this house who treated him like a human being. You spent your own meager tips to buy him blankets. You risked your job to bring him warm food."

Giovanni slowly reached across the table, his hand trembling slightly, and placed his fingers over Nora’s hand.

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Nora looked down at the old man's hand, a tear spilling over her cheek.

"You saved my father's life, Nora," Lorenzo said, leaning forward. "The Moretti family never forgets a debt. As of today, your debts are paid. Your landlord in the city has been bought out. And you will never scrub another floor in your life."

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Chapter 6 - The Unseen ShadowThe news of Nora's sudden elevation from a low-level maid to an honored guest of the Moretti family sent shockwaves through the estate staff. The same servants who had mocked her, passed off their heaviest chores to her, and laughed at her pregnancy now bowed their heads nervously whenever she walked down the hall.
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