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

Chapter 172

Christian

Not long after Serena left, the Alfonzo’s also said their goodbyes Christian felt terrible for ending Serena to check up on Dario, but he was determined to have a peek at his uncle and did not want her to get involved

“111 take care of the baby, so you can spend some more time with your dad.” Cesca announced and left with the baby before Christian could even give her a proper answer, but he didn’t mind. It wasn’t as if Siena was used to seeing her grandparents on a daily basis.

It was almost time for Lucio’s daily walk, and as expected, Christian had offered to take him. “Would you really like to do that?” Lucio spoke full of happiness. Christian felt guilty for playing with his dad’s feelings, but this was the only way. “I can’t wait to see Dario tomorrow” Lucio smiled.

He moved his eyes to his grandfather, who had been eyeing him for several minutes and knew he was suspicious of him. Franco was not a stupid man and Christian had already learned a long time ago. Neither was Lucio, but unlike Lucio, Franco was in his right state of mind.

“Christian, come here real quick.” Franco suddenly called out. Christian stood still for a few seconds and wondered whether it would be for the best to ignore his request, but just by looking at his grandpa’s eyes. he could tell that, that was out of question.

“So what’s up?” Christian asked as Franco pulled him to a corner. “Don’t ‘what’s up’ me, tell me what you’re up to.” Franco smirked as he slammed his arm around his shoulder.

Christian had already decided to keep him out of it, no matter what, but he couldn’t exactly say he was prepared. He knew his grandpa was a difficult man who was determined to get to the bottom of things. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“I’m not stupid,” Franco spoke. “You might fool your dying father, but you won’t fool me.”

“I’ve led this family for years, and I’m smarter than you,” Franco stated as he looked at him full of suspicion, but Christian wouldn’t budge. “I’ve been thinking about Serena’s questions, and how you were telling us about Dario.” Franco chuckled. “I already knew something was up when she, out of all people, came to visit me.”

“What do you want?” Christian snarled. “It’s time for dad’s walk, so what do you want?”

“You know about the warehouse, don’t you?” Franco suddenly spoke as Christian’s face went pale. “You’re probably looking for the money, but not for yourself because you’re not like that.” He concluded. “You’re humble, and you don’t care for that money. All you care about is keeping Serena and Siena safe.”

Franco paced back and forth while Christian figured it was better just to keep his mouth shut. As expected, his grandpa was not that stupid and knew exactly what was going on.

“Dario’s suddenly on your side, my other grandson who was MIA for a while suddenly returns with a black eye, I can’t seem to reach Luca, Johnny’s being weird and so are you-” Franco continued. “Something is going on, and I do have a theory…but that’s impossible.”

Christian hoped for the best and lowered his head as he worried his grandpa might have found a breakthrough. “Christian, are you coming?” Lucio interrupted the two.

Franco removed his arm from Christian’s shoulder and gave him a suspicious look. “I’ll get to the bottom. of this. You go and walk your father.”

Christian didn’t know how fast to walk away and made his way only for Lucio “What did he want from you!” Lucio complained. “Can’t he see you’re by?”

Christian laughed at his dad’s endless complaints and pushed his wheelchair to make his way to the garden. It was not en meter.

“He told me Dana is finally having the baby tonight.” Lucia spoke. “It means my first

“He told

Pia, required special needs and could not walk, and Gianna was a handful,

Serena?” Lucio asked. Christian sighed as he pushed the wheelchair into the direction of the garden. “That’s a rude question, dad.” He chuckled. He honestly never liked

what someone’s going through. That question can…” Christian spoke before realizing where he was heading. That was the same question he had asked Serena. “That question can hurt people. You

sorry, you don’t have to attack me—it was just a question.” Lucio chuckled. “But I thought you wanted a big

more children. It’s all my fault, Christian thought as his mind went to Serena, who he initially abandoned

gave her a hard time, practically forced her to move in and gave her the cold shoulder, betrayed her while she was carrying my child, Fabio Garcia tried to kill her this pregnancy wasn’t easy for Serena,” Christian

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be lucky that she even wants to be with me, so

his character development. The Christian he once knew didn’t care about anyone’s feelings and made it

him. Christian took in his dad’s words and slowly scanned his eyes through. the fences surrounding the garden. What if Dario was wrong? What if his uncle, Berto, just coincidentally left the house around that

father, and if 1 could go back in time, I would’ve done it differently.” Lucio sighed. “I was so cold towards all of you, I never told you how much I love you, I was always busy, and I wasn’t even here to spend any time with

Christian rolled his eyes. “We’ve already discussed it-it’s okay,

sulked. “Can I at least

tried his hardest to notice anything unusual, anything which could lead him towards

hysterically

his fatfge. That’s right, he thought. His dad was dying while he was trying to

forward to kiss Lucio’s cheek. “See Lucio pointed out “That wasn’t

it wasn’t,” Christian spoke. “The garden looks nice, by the way” He commented. “We weren’t even allowed here, and you used to do it yourself, but

back to the garden. “It looks pretty. doesn’t it?” Lucio smiled proudly. Christian scanned the gardeners and èracked a smile at one of the wholly covered men who even wore a net hat.

that guy?” Christian scoffed. “He must be sweating under all of that.

his shoulders. “He always dresses like that. Even his mouth is covered under that net.” He commented. “He’s planted me some lovely

me.”

face. “Uh, is there something wrong?” He asked. Christian shook his head and gently grabbed

man with the net hat. The man dropped whatever he was holding and stared

spoke, while Christian arms went numb. “My brother and I used to plant them all the time whenever your great-grandmother got sick. We

took several breaths as he kept staring at the man. The net hat and the mouth

was Berto

excited to see Dario again. Do you think he likes flowers?” Lucio continued, but no words were able to reach Christian. “D-dad, you go ahead. There’s something I

to do?” Lucio asked. “You know I have no idea how those automatic things

quickly explained while Lucio was still confused. “Oh, okay,” Lucio smiled.

“I’ll meet