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

Chapter 137

Christian

“Dad, are you so excited for the shoot?” Christian smiled. Lucio had been involved in everything, from hiring the photographer to choosing the location and the outfits.

Usually, Christian didn’t like the thought of Lucio working harder than he should, but it seemed like his father was enjoying himself, so this time he didn’t care about it. “I am. I feel like I can finally rest after this.” Lucio spoke as the smile on Christian’s face had vanished.

“Don’t say that,” Christian spoke. “Don’t say stuff like that.”

“Why, does it makes you cry at night?” Lucio mocked him, but Christian’s expression had not changed. “Okay, I won’t say stuff like that anymore.” Lucio smiled.

Although Christian didn’t want him to be in pain anymore, he didn’t want to be without him either. The only person stopping the Lamberti’s and the Alfonzo’s from killing each other was Lucio, Christian felt as if he had failed his father. He was supposed to lead the Lamberti’s, but he couldn’t, and it was all because of his very own grandfather.

Ever since he came back, it seemed as if he was slowly trying to gain back his power through Christian. All the key decisions went through his grandpa. “Why are you smiling at me?” Christian frowned.

“That’s easy,” Lucio spoke. “I’m smiling because I’m proud of you. I’m impressed by the way you fought for Aldo Sala. I obviously don’t know a lot anymore, but it almost makes me feel embarrassed to know that I did not give him a second chance when I could’ve.” Lucio sighed.

“You were the first one to forgive him for Isobel’s mistake. I think that’s more than enough.”

Christian was grateful for his father’s words, but he felt unworthy. Going behind all the families’ backs to take back Isobel’s dad also came with many disadvantages. He went from cowardly killing Fabio Garcia with no chance to protect himself to cheating on the mother of his child to going behind everyone’s back.

It seemed as if everything only got worse after he received power, and he didn’t like the sound of that, just as much as he didn’t like the sound of Dario trying to mess with his life, as if his life wasn’t hard enough. “What’s going through your mind?” Lucio asked.

“Nothing” Christian lied. His grandpa, who had a big hand in what the Lamberti name was today, had an unbreakable bond with Lucio and Christian did not want to come between that. Especially not during his father’s last months.

“Isobel finally found some happiness in her life, isn’t that great?” Lucio spoke. “I have a request.”

“What is it?” Christian asked, worried. “Do you need your medicine? Tea? More blankets?”

“No.” Lucio reassured. “I was only going to tell you to take care of Isobel and Beau. It seems like Matteo is pushing that poor boy the same way I used to push you-”

see you?” Christian wondered. “Yes, he stopped by with Matteo. He’s such a nice and

thought in his head as his mind went to

checked up on Gina?” Lucio asked as Christian took a deep breath. He

a dying’s man wish. “Yes. I have, and she’s healthy” Christian lied. Whatever Gina was up to wasn’t his

did have to admit that she was good at her work and took away many of his tasks. After not having

and closed his eyes as he was trying to force himself to sleep. Christian remained by

“Have you finally changed

was going to stick up for her. “She’s not walking over me. All

Franco spoke, surprised. “You heard me. Christian glared. “I appreciate you being here to help-but from now on. I want you and my mom to

do not involve myself in your personal life because I want to, but I’m doing it for the family! I’m doing it because you’re

the one who put you above your brothers because I thought you were capable of handling the family business. I was happy for you and Serena-but you’ve changed a lot, and it’s all

a heart instead of the monster you wanted me to be, and it’s all because of her-and I’m so grateful because she saved me before I had the chance

your father is not here anymore, I

I can take Serena and Siena and finally live a peaceful life. I was the one

boldness, but until now, it was never used against him. Christian had lost his respect for his grandfather. “You will

family to be with her, you, grandma, uncles, cousins, siblings-1 don’t care!” Christian yelled. “So please give me your orders. If you don’t accept Serena, please tell me to leave, and I promise you,

me. Why are all of you acting like Serena is the problem? I hurt her, so how exactly is she the problem? Serena has always been perfect. She never involved herself

Franco shouted. “I don’t even recognize you anymore. Since

reason for her to act like some crazy animal and put this family to embarrassment. She’s working together with your enemy. She took Siena away from you, and now she bewitched you. The way she turned on you is

on her and

very moment?” Franco laughed in disbelief. “Do you honestly think that she will give up her family so she can be

in his chest. Christian was aware that Serena didn’t want to let go of her family, and he was okay with that decision. It would’ve

her, but she’ll never go that far for you. An Alfonzo will remain an Alfonzo, and they’re good at keeping things professional. It’s

as he could see somewhat of the truth in his grandpa’s words. Worst case scenario, the Alfonzo’s and the Sala’s would start an alliance to remove the

were all

Siena. Your daughter is a Lamberti. Serena was carrying a Lamberti. If she were not

spoke. He made a promise with himself, and that