Part 2The Mafia Queen Wanted My Brother, But Ended Up Marrying Me

"Dad, I don't want to marry Sera Thorne."

"She's a crime boss, Dad."

"I heard that any man who's been involved with her..."

"They usually end up dead."

"And the lucky few who survive are barely alive."

"If I marry her, I'm a goner for sure."

"I don't want to die, Dad."

My brother, Leo, looked at Dad with eyes full of terror and a desperate longing to live.

It was clear he was absolutely against marrying Sera Thorne.

Dad wiped away a tear that slid down his cheek.

"Son, it's my fault for being useless, for not being able to protect you."

Mom’s face was equally etched with despair.

"Son, Sera Thorne made it clear."

"Either you marry her willingly,"

"Or else..."

"Our whole family dies!"

"Her influence is too vast, our family... we can't afford to cross her."

Leo suddenly stood up, his face set in a grim determination.

"Mom, Dad, there's no way I'm marrying that vicious crime boss."

"I'm taking Chloe and we're getting out of here!"

Our parents were stunned.

Dad steeled himself.

"Alright, you take Chloe and go. Your Mom and I have some savings, put as much distance as possible between yourselves and here."

"I don't believe Sera Thorne's influence can stretch across the entire country."

"If things get really bad, you can hide abroad for a few years."

Leo hesitated for a moment, then asked,

"If I leave, what about you guys?"

"Don't worry about us. At worst, your Mom and I will get dumped in the river to feed the fish by that woman."

"Even if she's brutal, she won't go *that* far."

After a moment's hesitation, Leo,

Hugged Mom and Dad.

Then, he knelt before them, bowing his head deeply in a silent plea for forgiveness.

"Mom, Dad, I've been a terrible son."

"If you both stay safe,"

"I promise I'll give you a good life someday!"

Hearing that,

I scoffed inwardly.

The moment he decided to abandon his parents and family to run off with his girlfriend,

It just showed how utterly ruthless he was!

No wonder he didn't hesitate to strangle me in my past life!

Just as Leo was about to pack his bags and leave,

I suddenly spoke:

"I can marry Sera Thorne instead of my brother!"