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

Chapter 183

“I haven’t been honest with you.” Christian suddenly confessed. My head was spinning as I went through different scenarios in my head. I thought we were done with the lies and betrayal, so I had no idea what he was talking about.

“When I was younger.” Christian began. “I went through something similar as Gina, and just like her, I didn’t have anyone.”

I took a deep breath as I took in his words and could finally relax. I was stressing out over nothing, as

usual.

“I felt scared, alone-I was losing my mind, and I needed help, but no one was there to help me,” Christian explained. I softened my look and felt my heart go weak as I thought about Gina. What had I done?

She seemed scared, alone, and she was clearly losing her mind-but I was obsessed with the idea of getting rid of her and made myself believe otherwise. I was guilty, and listening to Christian’s sob story didn’t make it all that better.

“All everyone told me at that time was that I couldn’t show any tears and that I had to be strong.” He continued his story.

That’s how I felt about Gina.

“We don’t have to discuss this. She’s already gone.” I spoke with a nervous smile on my face. What if the poor girl would do something to herself while I could’ve been there to stop it? How would Christian feel if he knew what kind of monster I was?

“When I saw her in that basement, I felt guilty, and I swear I only wanted to help, and I didn’t want to hurt you, but somehow I did,” Christian spoke. “I’m sorry, I don’t know if I even have the right to apologize- but I’m sorry.”

“Are you drunk? Are you drinking again?” I interrupted him. All of this apologizing made me sick and made me about how I had kicked out a girl who was obviously not doing well because of my own personal issues. If I had just waited for a bit longer, Christian would’ve taken care of it.

“I’m sorry for not listening to you when I should’ve, and I’m sorry I wasn’t there for you when you needed me the most-”

“I kicked her out.” I finally confessed. Hearing him open up to me while I was lying in his face was terrible. and I couldn’t take it anymore, Christian went quiet.

I observed the angry frown on his face and felt my eyes get watery. Was it because I was embarrassed or because I was not in the mood to argue? Was he going to yell at me again?

“W-what?” Christian sighed, exhausted. “Yesterday…I just couldn’t take it anymore, so I went upstairs, and 1 kicked her out.”

“Christian, say something!”

Christian took a deep breath and caressed my cheek with his hand. “I was just so angry. I couldn’t take it anymore.” I continued. “So I told her to leave and that I didn’t want to see her again. I forced her to go, and Enzo knew about it, and I’m pretty sure the nurses did too-”

“I told you I would take care of it once we got back-do you not trust me?” Christian asked.

“I do, I do!” I reassured him. “I do trust you, but I did it before all of that, and I’m so sorry—”

“It’s okay!” Christian smiled. “I’m glad you’re honest with me.”

away from Christian, that was all I never wanted her to fall into a depression. “I wouldn’t be able to forgive

“Thanks” Christian smiled.

could wipe away my tear. “Why are you crying? There’s no reason to cry.” He laughed at me and pressed

his reaction was surprised me. “I don’t want to see you cry ever

Dario.” I changed the subject. The smile on his face had disappeared, and it almost seemed as if he felt guilty for

Christian couldn’t

was

you use your brains” Christian stopped me

Stupid ideas?

trying

his cheek before I gave him an offended look. It’s not one of my stupid ideas. It’s a

Dario lead the family business together?”

could do for Dario after he pushed aside his dad,

waiting for me to tell him that it was all a

“What?”

doing so, you could gain his trust even more,” I suggested. Christian leaned his head

up my nose and tried to figure

that’s what you want to make out of it.” I sighed. I didn’t understand why he always had to pretend as if someone was out to betray him, but so be it. Maybe it was

he agreed. How good could it be for the family if Dario and Christian would just get along for the rest of

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Chapter 183

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