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

Chapter 188

Christian

“So,” Dario awkwardly spoke. Christian gave Dario a shrug and pointed his head towards the warehouse. “You told me you’d lead the way, so I’ll let you lead the way.”

“I wasn’t talking about the way inside,” Dario spoke, irritated. “I was talking about the conversation.”

Christian let out a laugh and placed his hand on Dario shoulder to pull him towards the warehouse. “Oh. the conversation?” He spoke, sarcastic. “Do you even know what our cousin looks like?”

“I…have no idea,” Dario chuckled as the two made their way inside. Dario could not the unfamiliar faces and some of the family members who shot him an unamused glare.

“It’s nothing against you.” Christian explained to him. “It’s because they feel threatened by your presence.”

“My presence?” Dario questioned. Dario was confused and could not understand how anyone could dislike him when he tried his hardest to get along with everyone. “You have to understand, these people have worked really hard to earn our respect.” Christian shared. “And then you come along-

“So I haven’t earned your respect?” Dario asked, shocked. Christian was just as surprised by that statement because that was not what he meant. “You saved Enzo, and you abandoned your dad to help us…of course, you’ve earned my respect!”

Dario released a relieved breath and gave him a nod. “Exactly.”

“How did it end up with your assistant?” He asked. Christian’s mind went to Gina before it moved to Serena. It was never his meaning to abandon Serena, and if he could’ve taken everything back, he would’ve done it in a heartbeat.

He didn’t want to

yourself?” He asked. “I mean, that’s a

“I’m just trying

for the better. He could understand Dario had been

understood

looking at him, he could read the stress from his face. The boy was uneasy and looked around him as if he

the poor kid you were going to attack?” Dario asked Christian, who let out an annoyed sigh. “Are you going to talk to him now, or will you do it tomorrow?”

almost flinched and turned around to look at the two. He took small steps forward and lowered his head. Christian kept his mouth

don’t think we’ve met, but I’m your

Christian rolled his eyes. He grabbed Kenzo by the back of his neck and gave him a slight squeeze. “Come

out in defense. People were starting to turn their heads,

room. “Christian,

cousin, make yourself feel comfortable and take a seat,” Christian spoke as

chair while Christian took several steps back. “Please, Dario.” He forced a smile on his face. “Thank you,” Dario spoke. He stepped forward and knelt to look at the boy on

cousin…my name is Dario.” He spoke with a charming smile on his face. “Kenzo,” He sighed. “It almost

1. raised his hand, telling him to shut don’t know,” Kenzo whispered. Dario let out a chuckle and gave him a

it was in good or bad times, Dario would never lose that smile. “Do you like your

top of it. “You said you didn’t do anything,