Chapter 20 Northern Europe . Nicholas held Gabrielle's hand as they strolled through the streets of Milan . Large , feathery snowflakes fell thickly , but the umbrella in his hand kept them at bay , not a single flake landing on Gabrielle's luxurious , expensive wool coat .. " Gabby , what do you want to eat later ? " 1 Gabrielle thought of all the French cuisine she had eaten recently , and her pretty little face scrunched up like a bun . " I don't want French food anymore , I want to eat ... " But the words never left her lips , and a shadow of gloom clouded her eyes . The girl lowered her head , her lashes fluttering uneasily . " Forget it , I don't really want anything . " She remembered her grandmother's spinach ravioli and butter cake , flavors she had always longed for , but could never taste again . Nicholas gently touched her ear . " Ah , what a pity for the ingredients I had flown in " " Really ! How did you know what I wanted ? " Gabrielle threw herself into his arms , her eyes curving into crescents like the moon as she smiled . Chapter 20 288 Wouchers . " Of course , I specially learned your family's recipe . It took me a long time before I dared to show off in front of Ms. Padgett . " . He smiled indulgently , imitating American etiquette as he bowed to the girl . " I hope you will do me the honor . ' The girl was so amused by his gesture that she covered her mouth and laughed , quickly helping him up . " Of course . " Such a handsome couple naturally drew the attention of everyone around them . In the snowy scene , the moment looked as beautiful as a painting . Yet in the eyes of some , it was a painfully glaring sight . " Gabby ! " Leonardo rushed out , trying to pull Gabrielle back into his arms . " How can you be so close to another man ? You're my wife ! " But before he could even touch the hem of her coat , the bodyguards accompanying Nicholas and Gabrielle stopped him a meter away . " Let me go , let me go ! " He struggled in vain , his dignity shattered all over the ground . Gabrielle and Nicholas stood at a distance , watching coldly . " Sir , you must be mistaken . This is my wife . " Nicholas retorted in fluent French , his tone mocking . As if to prove his words , the girl's hand gripped Nicholas's tightly , her gaze toward Leonardo as cold as ice . " I don't know you " Her voice was as frosty as steel . Chapter 20 288 Vouchers Leonardo felt as if his heart was being sliced apart by a dull knife , piece by piece . He shook his head . " No , you're lying . Gabby , you're still mad at me , aren't you? " " You're doing this to punish me , aren't you ? " Gabrielle gave a light snort , then naturally planted a kiss on Nicholas's face . " We are legally married . Sir , I said I don't know you . Please leave . " Seeing her action , Leonardo's eyes turned red , his throat tightening with bitterness until his eyes nearly brimmed with tears . " Gabby , you can't do this to me , you can't ! " His voice was hoarse , but the girl turned her face away , refusing to give him even a glance . The man beside her comfortingly squeezed her fingertips , pulled her into his arms , and whispered , " Honey , let's go home . " " No , don't go , please , Gabby . " He was pinned to the ground in disgrace , the snow soaking and dirtying his clothes . " Gabby , listen to me , I've already dealt with Alaina . Everything she did to you , I made her suffer twice as much ! And Wyatt , I've also ... " Gabrielle's expression didn't change , not even a blink . She raised her hand and called over the police . " There's a lunatic here , please take him away . " The officer nodded . " Don't worry , ma'am . " Leonardo was forcibly shoved into the police car , forced to watch as the girl he loved nestled in another man's armis The man was pressing a kiss to her forehead , his eyes full of tenderness and concem At Chapter 20 288 Vouchers For the first time , Leonardo realized that the wind in Northern Europe was so much colder than in Boston - so cold it pierced to the bone , as if it could freeze him solid . The manor . Gabrielle had already taken a hot bath and changed into her fluffy bear pajamas , sitting at the dining table with an expectant look on her face . Soon , Nicholas brought out the spinach ravioli and butter cake . Her eyes widened instantly . The ravioli were plump and full , with thin skins and generous filling , the butter cake was crystal clear , fragrant and sweet . " Wow ! Amazing ! " She couldn't wait to grab the fork she had prepared and stuffed a piece into her mouth , her eyes lighting up . " Mmm ! " Delicious! Nicholas smiled indulgently . " Eat slowly , little kitten . " He reached out to wipe the butter from her face , and Gabrielle's checks instantly turned bright red . Seeing this , the man teased , " Legally married , huh ? " The girl raised her plate to cover her face , her voice muffled , " Hello ? Mr. Harlan , you've lost something " What is it ? " " Your thick skin ! " Nicholas smiled helplessly and ruffled her hair , but before he knew it , the Chapter 20 girl suddenly leaned over and planted a kiss on his forehead . " It's delicious , thank you , Nicholas ! " With that , she dashed off to the dance studio on the second floor . 288 ( Vouchers The man gazed after her with longing , then made a phone call . " Vito , notify the Milan police for me . Make sure to take good care of our friend who came all the way from Boston . ". " Yes , Mr. Harlan . " In "A Lady Hard to Please" by CrushReels, a single mother makes a poignant return to the city she fled seven years ago. 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