Rejected by My Husband, Cherished by the Don novel Chapter 3

A long time passed before I finally asked hoarsely, "Why… Why do you want me to sign this?"

A hint of regret flickered in Stefano's eyes for a split second. He gently drew me into his embrace and patted my back comfortingly.

"Gina, I already told you that the daughter-in-law of the Farro family needs to have a clean background. She also can't be a high-profile person. Not only were you involved in so much conflict in the past, but you're also an illegitimate child.

"Both your reputation and background are terrible. The family is worried you'll break the rules, but I came up with this plan to have them accept you," he said as he shoved a pen into my hand as if he were giving me a handout.

"If you sign this, Gina, I'll bring you home to meet the Farro family during Thanksgiving."

I subconsciously tightened my grip on the pen as my body began quivering.

After I married Stefano, the members of the Farro family would occasionally humiliate me. I had endured everything for his sake. I had even worried that he would feel upset if he found out, so I had kept it a secret from him.

To gain his family's approval, I had even abandoned my pride to curry favor with those who humiliated me.

Stefano knew how desperately I had wanted to gain his family's approval, but he had allowed me to suffer their humiliation for three years. Now, he came up with this excuse to ensure that Antonia will face no obstacles on her way to becoming the successor of The Rosas.

My silence seemed to make Stefano upset. He raised his voice and said impatiently, "You're an illegitimate child, Gina. You were never fit to be the successor."

I had heard many people call me an illegitimate child over the years. But I had also always told Stefano that Mom was Dad's first wife and that she had only left him because he had lied to her. He would always hug and comfort me whenever I told him, promising that he would never behave like a bastard like Dad.

However, Stefano had continuously insulted Mom that day. Unable to hold myself back anymore, I told him the truth.

"Mom was never Dad's mistress. Antonia's mother is Dad's actual mistress. She—"

"That's enough!" Stefano interrupted me sternly, his eyes shining with unbridled fury and hatred.

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