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-”

Christian wondered. “Yes, he stopped by with Matteo. He’s such a nice and polite kid.”

his mind went to Serena’s brothers. None of them liked him any more, and it was

Lucio asked as Christian took a

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

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

want.” Lucio sighed and closed his eyes as he was trying

Christian spoke. Franco was confused but followed Christian and was curious about his words. “Have you finally changed your mind about Serena?” Franco

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

Christian glared. “I appreciate you being here to help-but from now on. I want you and my mom to stay out of my

not involve myself in your personal life because I want to, but I’m doing it for

yet-don’t forget who put you here! I was the one who put you above your brothers because I thought you were capable of

all because of her-and I’m so grateful because she saved me

put you in this position, and after your father

Serena and Siena and finally live a peaceful life. I was the one who hurt Serena, but somehow she’s the

against him. Christian had lost his

“I will drop the entire 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

spoke, shocked, but Christian heard enough. “No, listen to 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

Franco shouted. “I don’t even recognize you anymore. Since when did you become so

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

way you’ve all turned on her

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

pain 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 been so much easier if she was willing to do the same,

once again-you go so far for 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 in their blood.” Franco

to reply as he could see somewhat of the truth in his grandpa’s words. Worst case scenario, the Alfonzo’s

ago, you were all desperately trying

was carrying a Lamberti. If she were not pregnant, nobody

a promise with himself, and that