His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies by C. Tamika

Chapter 99

Christian

All Christian could see when he entered the master bedroom were tears.

Francesca was in tears, the twins were in tears and even Gio who had always been as strong as a rock was in tears. “I assume you told them?” Christian spoke after he cleared his throat.

“Christian, you’re here,” Franco spoke and made his way towards him while Christian kept himself at a clear distance. “Ramiro has just left, it was nothing big-and he’ll be fine.” His grandfather tried to reassure him, but Christian knew better.

Lucio’s declining health was enough for the entire family to make their way to the Lamberti estate, and even more family members were waiting outside of the bedroom, hoping for the best-but the tears on their faces were enough evidence that Lucio had finally decided to tell everyone the truth.

“Christian, come here.” Lucio reached out his hand and used all his power to sit up straight. With his head lowered Christian made his way to his father until he could grab his hand. “You too, all of you.” He spoke

to his children.

Christian noticed Enzo wasn’t there, but there was nothing he could do. Lucio did not even want him on the Lamberti estate, let alone his bedroom. “Mom, I’m so sorry,” Christian spoke to Cesca who was in tears, and kissed her forehead.

“Are you guys okay?” He asked Stella and Mia. Luckily the twins had a break from school and were at home for the time being. “Okay? Dad is dying!” Stella cried in Mia’s arms.

Gio walked over to his sisters to comfort him while Christian focused his attention on his dad. He was the one dying, yet he was the one with a guilty look on his face.

“Do you guys think you can step out for a second while I talk to your brothers?” Lucio requested. Cesca scoffed and turned away from her husband to grab the twins’ hands. “Even until now you still want to hide everything from us, you disgust me.” She cried and pulled the twins out the room.

“I’ll go talk to her, she didn’t mean that.” Franco sighed and left the bedroom. “Mom is just upset, she didn’t mean that.” Gio agreed and held his father’s hand.

“The two of you should be with your family, be with your daughters-I’m doing fine.” Lucio tried to convince himself, but Christian and Gio weren’t fooled. Ramiro had prepared them for this and told them that at this point anything could happen and the illness would become even more aggressive. They were prepared, but still scared for what was about to come.

“Why do you look so handsome, what were you up to?” Lucio smiled at Christian and touched his suit. “I asked her to marry me, I did it properly this time-as you told me I should.” Christian smiled back.

“That’s some good news. It makes me happy, you still have a lot to fix.” Lucio nodded his head. He did have a lot to fix, and Christian was well aware of that.

He had been carrying his secret with him for such a long time that coming clean was not an option. because he knew it would probably anger her even more. Having Gina as his personal assistant made everything even worse, but he knew that Lucio was fond of Gina and could only take that much, so he never addressed the situation.

these Orlando’s.

Fabio caused an uproar, the unity of all the families was hanging from a thread, and a new family coming to town made people even more anxious. The Orlando’s who started of as small family were making

I know you have a family right

to prepare me and that I have to work even harder, I know.” He nodded his head and thought about how Serena would take this news. He wasn’t even that much at home, to begin with, but even on the days he wasn’t-he’d make sure

too, Enzo,” Lucio told his other son. “I’m sorry things have to be this way, but we can’t let the Orlando’s take over everything this

and make sure

both decided to let that comment go. Lucio completely erasing their brother

rumors,

asked. “They’re doing fine, Pia’s legs are getting stronger and baby number three can

first grandson.” Christian smiled. After two girls, Dana was finally having a boy and the entire family anticipated the birth. “Of course I’ll

there.”

was even born. “She’s fine, still a happy baby,

with your baby, be with Serena-make me another grandchild.” Lucio

chuckled. It was something he discussed with her because he didn’t want Siena to be

popping out babies every two years.” Gio patted his shoulder. “But dad is right, go home and

happening while be wasn’t there scared him. “Yes, go-did you not see all those people on the other

the morning, I promise, Christian

He felt terrible for not treating him like this earlier, but now that he still had the chance to change everything, he

He spoke one last time before he turned

home, Christian held back all his tears and tried to think positive thoughts. He knew this would happen at one point, and he was prepared-so he promised himself not to cry. He was going

no time and immediately made his way to Siena’s bedroom. His entire mood to kiss his daughter goodnight was ruined when he saw her holding Siena in her hands. How

Serena’s cheerful voice. Gina immediately turned around and put the sleeping Siena in her crib before she took

your dad okay?” Serena cupped his face and stared into his eyes. “He’s fine, just felt a bit dizzy. Christian reassured her before his gaze moved to Gina.

up on me,” Serena explained, but to Christian, those words didn’t mean anything.

away, leaving Serena behind flustered. Gina who was well aware of Christian’s temper

He asked her after he shut the door. The frightened look on Gina’s face was

involve myself in your

her or yell at her was out of fear. The thought

me or not, after I heard what happened I was worried for Serena’s well-being and came to check on her, that’s all.” Gina