Chapter 130

The stress in his body was palpable, and the anger in him was hard to hold in. He wasn't the cool, smart gang boss that everyone was afraid of right now. Adrian was all she saw as the man who loved her, which made it so much harder for her to decide. He whispered, "Mia," and his voice cracked a little.

"I gave you everything." I've never tried to lock you up like my dad did with my mum. I believed in you. Why do you want to do this? "You told me you would." It was clear from the pain and anger in his voice that his words were meant to hurt. Mia took a deep breath and fought back tears that were forming in her eyes.

She had to keep going. For herself. For her child. Adrian, it's not about making promises. It's to keep our child safe. In terms of his future." She tried to keep her cool even though her voice was shaking, but her feelings were too raw.

"You think the world you made will protect us, but you can't shield him from everything." "Not even you." When she spoke, his jaw clenched, and he looked into her dark eyes, but he couldn't find an answer.

"Mia, I'm nothing like my dad. "I'm not that bad guy." He raised his voice, and the anger that he was trying to keep in check rose to the surface.

"Nothing bad could ever happen to you or our child." You already know that!" She could see the hopelessness in his eyes and the cracks in his usually calm exterior getting bigger.

Mia moved away from him and was no longer held by him. With every word, her heart broke, but she couldn't turn back now.

She had decided what to do. With a shake of her head, she told him, "You don't see it." "You've tried to get away from his shadow, but it follows you around everywhere you go." All the fighting. The handle.

It's just the way things are, and I won't let our son grow up in it. She kept going even though her voice was shaking. Adrien, I've seen you hurt people. I saw you hurt yourself.

That's not what I want for him. I do not want him to think that this is normal as he grows up. Adrian jerked back as if he had been hit, and his face was scrunched up with anger and sadness.

"Are you really going to take him away from me?" Do you think I'll hurt him more than not having a father?" Mia said softly, "No," and her eyes fell to the ground.

"I believe this world will be worse for him. Adrien, you'll always be his dad. I wouldn't take that away from you, and I can't. I can't let him grow up in this mess, though. "I can't do it." Adrian's breath caught, and he paced irately while running his hand through his hair.

“Okay, Mia. What's the plan?" You sneak out at night like a coward? You think you're better than my dad because you left without telling me? Do you believe that makes you a hero?" Every word he spoke hurt, but Mia wouldn't let him change her mind. Adrian lived in a world full of blood, danger, and lies. She had heard him say that things would get better, but she knew that the harsh truth of their lives could not be changed. "Andrea, this isn't about being a hero. The goal is to stay alive. She took a step towards him. Her voice was soft but firm.

"I'm not leaving because I want to hurt you." I'm going since I can't remain. Our child will be a part of this if I stay. He will grow up in a dangerous and violent world. I want more from him. I need more for him. Adrian's look changed for a short time, but not for long. He got angry again, and his eyes got darker. He made a mean face and smiled. "What about me, Mia?" Do I not have the right to raise my own child? Or does your new moral code only apply to you?" Mia could feel her chest getting tight as guilt bit her.

"Adrian, you deserve to be a dad. I can't let him grow up in this world, though. I can't let him turn into someone like you. When she said those words, she couldn't stop herself. She saw Adrian's face turn so sad. His voice became a low whisper that was scary.

"Do you not see me as the bad guy?" You think I'll become like my dad and that our son will do the same thing." "I don't think you're a bad guy," she said in a voice that was hard to hear. "But I can't forget what I saw." You've made a world where fear and power are important. You yourself told me that no one can leave this world. I can't let that be his future. Adrian took a step towards her, closing the gap between them. He put a gentle hand on her face. Even though he touched her gently, his eyes were very intense.

"Mia, we can change it. We can begin again. Me, you, and him. I'll show you that I'm not my dad. If that's what it takes, I'll destroy this whole world. Don't leave me though. "Don't take him away from me." Mia's eyes filled with tears as she leaned in for a moment of his touch. The words he spoke healed the deep cuts in her heart like balm. She knew better, though.

Too much had been seen by her. Adrian thought he could change a lot, but the mob world was too deep and powerful for him to escape D. She whispered, "I wish I could believe that," as tears ran down her face.

"But I can't." Dear Adrian, I'm sorry." She took a step back, which stopped them from touching. Adrian's hand fell to his side as he looked deflated. Mia took a deep breath to get ready for what she was going to say.

To Adrian, this is the end. I hope you'll understand why I'm doing this one day. I need to leave, though. For him. For me." Adrian stood there still, his face showing pain and shock.

He shook his head like he was trying to wake up from a bad dream. "Mia, you can't just leave.

"You can't..."

"I have to," she said in a low voice. "I have to go, Adrian. "And I'm not coming back this time." After hearing those last words, Mia turned around and walked away, each step breaking her heart.

She could feel Adrian's eyes on her and hear his quiet plea, but she kept going. She had to. She had to be strong for their son's sake.

After making her choice, Mia felt heavy as she walked out the door and into the cold night air. Now there was no going back. She had picked her own road, and she would go it by herself. But as she went out into the night, she couldn't get rid of the feeling that this wasn't the end. Not for her. It's not for Adrian. And definitely not for their son.

They looked like they were both relieved and worried. Sophia whispered, "You did it," and she wrapped her arms around Mia. "You finally got out." Mia said yes, but she didn't feel free at all. Adrian though was reluctant and stubborn to the newest issues raised at the council meeting had become to see reasons why he needed to do more than what he was currently doing.