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

Chapter 115

Christian

No matter how hard he tried, Christian could not ignore the judgmental looks as he walked through the Lamberti estate.

It was one day after the disaster, and Lucio had requested his presence. Now that everyone was aware of his mistake, Christian knew he was frowned upon and had to work even harder for not only everyone’s respect, but also for something which seemed impossible at the moment, Serena’s forgiveness. He never meant to pick Gina over her, but he wanted to keep Serena safe.

He wanted to protect her good name, and he failed to do so because Serena misunderstood the situation.

He couldn’t care less about how others would see him, and did not care about Gina-but he did care about Serena and did not want her to lose herself.

“Dad,” Christian called out as he entered the room. “Look at what you’ve done.” His grandpa scoffed and took a step back. Christian’s look went from Franco to Lucio as his face went pale after seeing the state his dad was in. He got even skinnier and appeared to be losing more energy by the minute.

“Come here,” Lucio told him while Christian made his way over to the bed. “This is all my fault. I’m so sorry.” Lucio apologized. “I put you under so much stress and forced Gina on you-I really liked her, and I thought she was good for you if I had known…”

“Don’t blame yourself. This is not your fault, and this is why I didn’t tell you. Look at you.” Christian spoke as he held a cloth against his father’s forehead. “I’m sorry I didn’t tell you, but I couldn’t fire her after the way you spoke about her.”

“I’m so sorry,” Lucio repeated while Christian shook his head. “Stop it. It’s not your fault!”

“Serena?” Lucio asked. “She must hate me, right?” He gulped. He felt guilty for letting Gina into their household and couldn’t stop thinking about Serena and Siena. “We’re are not together anymore, that’s what she wants so don’t worry about her-worry about your health.” Christian sighed.

He tried everything he could to prevent this from happening, but in the end, it still turned out like this. If he only would’ve told his dad the truth from the start, instead of trying to please an ill man, or if he told Serena the full truth instead of giving her what she wanted to hear-none of this would’ve happened. He only made things worse by protecting the ones he loved.

“What do you mean, not together?” Lucio stressed and coughed. “Dad, calm down-it’s okay.” Christian shushed him and kissed his forchead. “It’s not your fault. It’s all okay.”

“Matteo called me he told me about what happened. It’s all my fault.” Lucio spoke. “Everything is my fault if I had never put you under that much pressure…”

Christian looked into his father’s eyes and wiped away his tears. “You’re not like this. You’re supposed to be strong.

“I don’t want to go like this.” Lucio sighed. “You’re not going anywhere-and I’m fine!” Christian lied. He was a mess, but not in front of Lucio. In front of Lucio, he had to remain healthy and show him not to

worry.

one who put them in this position. Gina needed the help. and I gave it to her. If I knew who she was-I would’ve never done it, and I’m so sorry.” Lucio apologized again as he held Christian’s hand. “It’s not your fault,” Christian

the first place, for not telling you, and for

mumbled. Christian stumbled back and was unsure of what to say. “I just told you we weren’t together.” He whispered.

Lucio’s health was declining and his memories

him and placed his hand on Christian’s shoulder as

lowered his head.

his grandfather. He wanted her back, but even he knew that he broke her trust and she deserved all the space she needed. “There’s only one person we

asked. “Christian, I will take care of it, whatever happens-”

to me, and I can’t show my feelings, I know.” He sighed. If it were up to him, he would’ve followed Serena and gone on his knees to beg for her forgiveness, but that was what Dario wanted and

and

staying with her mom. She’s staying with Serena. We’ll work something out-but she’s staying with Serena.”

her with your assistant, and you think the Alfonzo’s will work something out? Good

like that!” Christian defended her. “I told you to lay low. It didn’t tell you to bail on your

I’m saying is that it’s never too late to get your daughter. We’re more powerful than

Christian spoke. “Siena will stay with her mom, and there’s nothing you

mind.”

it.” Franco shrugged his shoulders. “It is just that the thought of Serena being close to Dario worries. me, and judging from that video, I think she’s unfit to be

He took a deep breath and turned around without meeting Cesca’s eyes as she walked towards him. “I managed to keep it

of Serena beating up Gina, followed by their loud argument. “See, you agree, even you asked if this is how she acts around Siena,” Franco spoke while Christian stopped the video. He had seen enough. “Where did

doesn’t have to see this mess.” Francesca folded her arms. “You are

on her, but I gave it the benefit of the

no one does something about the Orlando’s, I will!”

and they want the other families to hate us-so they can take us out, but it won’t happen. You will take your distance from Serena, as long as it doesn’t concern your

things were completely different. “You will, and I will find you some good

her away from Serena. I won’t. What about dad

that embarrassing video spreads,

their princess. It will never be the same again.” Franco told him. “Especially with the whole cheating scandal, they’ll try to defame you, and they’ll try to convince her to take away your