Page 209 of Divine Obsession

Be it a little baby girl with her caramel hair, or a little baby boy with her soft brown eyes – I knew they’d be perfect. Just like their mother.

When the appointment was over, and we were walking back to the car, I caught her staring at the ultrasound photo the doctor had handed her. The soft expression on her face was one that I’d never stop wanting to be the cause of.

I opened the car door for her, and as she slid inside, I couldn’t resist teasing. “So, about that last townhouse…”

She laughed. “We’re not making decisions until we’ve seen them all.”

I nodded, a grin tugging at my lips as I slid into the driver’s seat.

And with that, we drove off, the ultrasound photo safe in her lap, and my palm resting on her tummy.

The driveway to my parents’ mansion in Queens was lined with perfectly trimmed hedges and wrought iron gates that gave way to the estate. It looked as grand as always, the kind of place I had grown up in but never truly appreciated until recently, despite it not being my taste.

As we pulled up, I reached over, intertwining my fingers with hers. “Ready?”

She turned to me, her expression a mixture of nerves and affection. “Do I have a choice?”

“Not really,” I teased, lifting her hand to kiss her knuckles before stepping out and rounding the car to open her door.

The front door swung open before we even reached it. My mother stepped out first, her arms spread wide. “Trevor! Natalia!” She called, her voice as warm and inviting as ever.

Behind her was my father, his usual composed demeanor softened by a rare smile. My mother enveloped Natalia in a hug the second we were close enough, kissing her cheeks andstepping back just enough to get a good look at her. “You look beautiful,mija. How have you been?”

Natalia smiled, a little shy. “I’m doing well, Mrs. Su. Thank you. And you?”

“Oh, please,” My mother said, waving a hand. “It’s Maya. And I’m fabulous! So happy to see you two finally.”

My father shook my hand firmly, clapping me on the shoulder. “Good to see you, son,” He said, before nodding to Natalia. “And you as well, Natalia. Welcome.”

“I’ve been waiting ever since news spread about you two went official to the Cosa Nostra,” My mother went on, her arm intertwined with my fiancée’s as they walked inside.

My father and I chuckled, following behind. Word had spread fast about the stunt I pulled at the Italians’, and no one was even trying to hide how intrigued they were.

The dining room was warm, bathed in the golden glow of the chandelier overhead. Dinner was an elaborate spread of dishes, all laid out on the long dining table beneath a glittering chandelier. We took our seats, Natalia beside me, my hand resting on her thigh under the table.

“Where’s Kali?” I asked, searching the room.

“She’ll be here soon,” My mother reassured me, reaching for the platter of roasted vegetables and serving Natalia.

My father cleared his throat, setting down his silverware. “How’s work? Still handling cybersecurity for the Moretti’s, Natalia?”

Natalia took in a breath, glancing at me before responding. “Actually, my father and I have decided to split ways. I haven’t worked since the Yakuza job. Kind of taking a break,” Natalia replied politely, her tone warm.

“Good for you,” He said with a nod of approval. “Hard work is overrated. We must enjoy life.”

I smirked, leaning back slightly. “Says the man who used to work twenty-five hours a day.”

My father gave me a pointed look, though the corner of his mouth twitched. “That was before I learned the value of delegating.”

“And now you’ve delegated so much I’m stuck with you all the time,” My mother teased, her laugh soft and melodic.

Natalia smiled, visibly more relaxed as she listened to their banter. She reached for her glass of water, her hand brushing mine briefly under the table.

“What about you, Trevor?” My father asked, directing his attention my way.

“I’ve been busy,” I said, keeping my tone casual. “Lots of clean-up to do after the Yakuza. But it’s all finally starting to fall into place.”

“It better,” My father replied with mock sternness, though his eyes held a glimmer of pride. “Considering you’re now taking over the Su empire, Trevor.”

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