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

Chapter 162

Christian

I’m besties with your grandpa.

Christian read Serena’s message and opened the picture attached to it. It was a picture of Franco, Serena,

and Siena.

‘Less pictures, more information!’ Christian send back.

gone. He “How did you do that.” Christian chuckled to himself as he thought about how far she must’ve felt guilty for using the bet to keep Serena in control, but he knew how she could get it and didn’t want her to do things independently.

After hearing about his uncle and how much he despised the family, Christian regretted his words about wanting her to be more involved. Berto was dangerous and he feared his uncle, but he did not want Serena to be alone and if that was necessary to keep her by his side, so be it.

“I feel like a human again.” Gina smiled as she walked out of the bathroom. Christian put away his phone and immediately got up to face her.

“How are you feeling? Are you still in pain?” He asked, worried. He couldn’t live with the idea of him being responsible for her suffering. All he could think about whenever he looked at her was Serena.

Berto made it clear that his issue was not with Serena, but it did not make anything better. Christian was still afraid of his uncle and didn’t know what else he had planned.

Christian was worried after learning Berto Lamberti was the mastermind behind the Orlando’s and used his own sons as his puppets. What bothered him, even more was his uncle’s determination to find out more information about the warehouse.

He went as far as hurting Gina and Enzo because they could not give him the answers he wanted, but the two agreed on one thing, and that was that Berto Lamberti was not a man to play around with. Enzo even called him more ruthless than Fabio Garcia.

“I’m fine, don’t worry about me.” Gina smiled. “I’ll be back home by tomorrow and-”

“No.” Christian chuckled. “I know you don’t want to face Serena, but you’re not going back like that-calm down.”

“I’m fine!” Gina lied again, but Christian knew better. Just the fact that she trembled whenever she heard Berto’s name was enough to keep her here. According to Christian, she was still terrified and was not ready

to be alone.

“Christian, I can’t stay here,” Gina spoke as she lowered her head. “I’m grateful for your help, but please think about Serena. Do you really think this is fair towards her?”

It was the same thoughts Christian had, but he came to a decision, and that decision was to help Gina. It was not only his decision, but it was also what his dad would’ve told him to do. “You’re still hurt. You’re not going anywhere.” Christian stated.

“And I still have a lot of questions for you.”

you don’t want to see Serena, fine. I’ll make sure to prevent that from happening, but don’t go-not in this state and not when I need you!”

the frame while she

reached out to grab her hand, but Carmen pulled away and pushed him aside. “What is she even doing

long, but what are the home wrecker and your disowned brother doing here, why are their

and placed his hands on her shoulders. “You should see this as, let’s say…a special mission?” He spoke and followed Carmen’s eyes which were still glaring at Gina.

dad, not

on my sister again?” Carmen asked, worried. Christian felt embarrassed by the question and looked from Gina to Carmen. “No, of course not.” He whispered and slammed his arm around her shoulder to pull her away. “Don’t be silly, Serena

knew Carmen was no different from Serena and would want to get to the bottom of this,

today, and I’ll tell you everything?” Christian suggested as he pushed her out the door. Carmen took one last look

Carmen smiled. “Serena left with Siena, so I

”

after, Christian waited in the car with Beau, who for once disagreed with his decision. “I don’t know whether I want to punch you for the bet you made with Serena or for bringing my little sister along.” He complained. “You know Matteo will kill both of us if anything happens

overreacting.” Christian sighed. “She saw me with Gina, and she must’ve misunderstood the situation. This is the only way to make sure she keeps her mouth

happy with the way he had been treating her. “I know she’s

shocked. “Of course I care about your sister, but I promised my dad to take care of Gina, and 1 failed

Beau concluded. “But don’t worry, I looked into counselors for you and Serena, and she has a point. This situation

Christian raised his voice. “As far as I’m concerned, you’re working-so you’re not here for Serena at the moment, but you’re here

is dangerous-perhaps even crazier than Fabio, and I understand that you don’t want Serena

but she’s getting too involved.”

know Serena will win that bet. She doesn’t know how to lose.” Beau scoffed.

you wouldn’t listen. I told you things were good the way they were, but you just had to let her have her way.” Beau scolded him. “Tell me, in all honesty, do you even know what you’re

figured out yet. Berto refused to show himself, and Christian felt lost. He didn’t know what to do next and was just hoping for the best. Dario being willing to open his mouth

that himself. Christian knew Dario risked his life to save his brother and by doing so, abandoned the only family he had left. The only person Dario

know what I’m doing.” Christian admitted his wrongdoings. “I do know one thing, and that’s that I need to get Dario on my

want her to stand beside me, It’s the best way to keep her safe and I need her my side. I

frowned. “I agree!” A voice from the back suddenly spoke. Beau and Christian flinched as they looked back at the same time to look

babies.” Carmen laughed as she put on her seatbelt. “Carmen, for how long have you been there?” Beau asked,

Christian sighed. “I was about to tell her everything anyway, it’s good for her to know in case something happens, and Carmen

and covered her cheeks with her hands. “Yes, Christian’s right.”

to stop listening to every little thing he says. You

don’t have a crush on him!” Carmen defended herself while Christian

into.

got

himself

don’t, I promise!” Carmen shrugged him off. “Christian, we can keep her here. God knows what she’ll do to Dario.” Beau

to Dario?” Carmen wondered. “If you told me before, I would’ve paid a bit more attention to

had enough!” Beau called out while Christian drove off. “Let’s