Claimed By The Mafia Don (Ariella and Asher) novel Chapter 160

I sighed. “Okay, fine. I guess we’re going to the Muppets show.”

“Yay!” Leon shouted, running into the house. “Maria! Maria! We’re going to the Muppets with Rosie!”

I turned back toward Alan, who was still standing there looking smug.

“Well... thanks for the tickets,” I said, “and for the invite. I guess we’ll see you in two hours.”

“Great,” he said, and then he winked.

God. He winked.

I was going out of my mind. He turned and left, and I had no choice but to check him out again as he walked away.

Dana, I’m so sorry. I swear I’m just looking. Just... watching.

I turned to close the door and there was Maria, standing silently in the hallway with that all-knowing look, like a mother catching her child sneaking in after curfew.

“What?” I snapped.

“Be careful with that one,” she said coolly. Then she turned and headed back to the kitchen, humming to herself.

Just great. Now Maria was my moral compass.

So, we got ready. Leon insisted on wearing his Muppet t-shirt. I packed some extra snacks, because even though Alan said they had everything, have you ever gone anywhere with kids? It’s never enough.

When I saw them loading into the car, I called out to Leon, “Let’s go.”

Even though I was still sceptical unsure if Dana even knew we were tagging along or if she knew Alan had been to my house this morning.

I guess I was about to find out.

As we started walking towards them, they were parked by the side of the road, ready for the concert. Alan spotted us and immediately walked over. He took the little basket and the bag I had packed, just in case.

"I'm so glad you could make it," he said with a boyish grin.

"Leon wouldn’t let me leave without him. He practically tackled me just now." I gave a polite smile, but my eyes immediately flicked to Dana.

Her expression was unreadable. I walked over to her quickly, heart racing a little, while Leon ran ahead, already chatting excitedly with Rosie and Alan.

“I’m so sorry,” I said under my breath as I reached her. “I didn’t plan this. He just showed up at the house. I was going to say no, but Leon overheard... and you know how kids are.” I shrugged helplessly.

“I didn’t want to interfere or make it awkward. I honestly didn’t even want to come if it was going to upset you. I mean, if you can take care of them both, I could maybe not go... Or even ask Maria to come with instead of me....

She’d hate it, but at least I’d be comfortable knowing someone I trust is there. I know I’ve only known Dana for, what, two months? It’s not enough time to just hand Leon over to her, no matter how kind they are.

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