Chapter 10 - The Golden Retriever
Six months completely transformed the violent world into a peaceful paradise.
The absolute destruction of the Falcone family brought an unprecedented era of peace to the city.
Adrian Moretti officially stepped down from the dangerous, illegal side of his massive operations.
He completely legitimized his shipping empire, focusing entirely on lawful, highly profitable business ventures.
The heavy, suffocating darkness that had haunted him for his entire life was completely gone.
It was a beautiful, sunny Saturday morning in late spring.
Adrian stood nervously at the grand altar of a massive, beautiful cathedral in Manhattan.
He was wearing an incredibly sharp, custom-tailored tuxedo, waiting anxiously for the heavy wooden doors to open.
The magnificent organ music swelled, and the doors finally swung wide open.
Sarah walked gracefully down the long aisle, wearing a stunning, elegant white wedding gown.
Mia walked proudly right beside her, wearing a beautiful pink dress and carrying a basket of fresh flower petals.
Marcus stood firmly at the altar as Adrian’s best man, wiping a rare, completely uncharacteristic tear from his eye.
Adrian took Sarah’s shaking hands in his own, making a solemn, unbreakable vow to love and protect her forever.
When the priest finally pronounced them husband and wife, the entire cathedral erupted into joyful, massive applause.
Later that afternoon, they returned to the sprawling, peaceful estate for a massive family celebration.
Mia was playing happily on the massive front lawn, wearing her fancy dress and running through the green grass.
Adrian walked out onto the grand porch, holding a very special, wriggling surprise behind his back.
"Mia, come here for a second, sweetheart!" Adrian called out happily.
Mia ran over, her eyes completely wide with absolute, wonderful curiosity.
Adrian slowly revealed a tiny, incredibly fluffy golden retriever puppy with a bright red bow around its neck.
Mia gasped loudly, completely overwhelmed by the most perfect gift in the entire world.
She gently took the soft puppy into her arms, hugging it incredibly tight against her small chest.
"You finally got your golden retriever, Mia," Adrian smiled softly.
Mia looked up at him, her beautiful eyes shining with absolute, profound love.
"Thank you so much, Daddy," Mia whispered softly.
The word struck Adrian’s heart with more intense, wonderful power than anything he had ever felt in his life.
He wrapped his strong arms around his beautiful daughter and the tiny, squirming puppy.
Sarah walked up behind them, resting her head lovingly against Adrian’s broad shoulder.
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The terrifying Mafia boss was completely gone forever.
He was finally just a man, completely surrounded by the incredible family he had always desperately needed.
