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

Chapter 219

“What do you want to eat?” Christian asked. “I’ll make you anything you want, even those unhealthy burgers you like.”

One week had passed since the funeral, and for the first time in a while, we sat down at the kitchen table like a normal family. No strange visitors, no maids, just the three of us.

Christian had been extremely busy while I took all the time I could to spend time with Siena. I understood Christian was doing all of this to stop his uncle, so we could at least live a semi-normal life, so as strange as it seemed, I did not interfere.

“I’m actually craving pizza.” I suggested. Siena slammed her tiny hands on the floor and babbled. Christian picked her

up from the floor and attacked her with kisses. Seeing the way he looked at Siena warmth my heart.

“How about I make you a pizza, and Siena can eat one of her disgusting potato jars,” Christian suggested. “Don’t be like that. I don’t want you to hurt her feelings I told him. “And we can just order—”

“No.” Christian shook his head. “I like taking care of you, and I love spending time with you.”

1 covered my flushed cheeks and shot him a smile. “You’re being extra nice this week, and I don’t know how to feel about that.”

“Well.” Christian laughed. “You might as well get used to it because this is the way it’s going to be from

now on.

Hours had passed, and after our time in the kitchen, which was filled with laughter, we sat at the dining table. “So, how did I do?” Christian smiled as he wiped the cheese from

my lips.

“You did a great job. You always do.” I praised him. I leaned in to kiss him, but before I could-Siena, who was seated on my lap, forced her hand on his lips. “I don’t think she likes sharing.” I pouted.

Christian took her from my lap and lifted her in the air. “You should eat. I’ll play with her.” He offered. I placed my hand on his arm and shook my head. Something was off, and I could feel it.

“What’s wrong?” I asked nervously. No matter how I looked at it, Christian being extra kind remained a weird concept. Was he cheating on me again?

“Oh, so I can’t play with my daughter anymore?” Christian laughed. Seeing the look on his face made me feel guilty. “You can, but you’re making me nervous.”

Christian took a breath, and for the first time in a while, there was a real expression behind his face. He seemed stressed, bothered, and tired.

want to do this…

prepared myself

you to stay with your parents, just until we’ve sorted this thing with

but I

be safe, and being with your parents is the safest at the moment.” Christian continued. “We’ll be making a move any time from now, and I don’t want anything to happen to you.

thing I had learned, it was not to question him unless necessary. It would spare us

Christian

I will stand behind you-no matter

hand. “That day when I heard the explosion, and I

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whispered. I squeezed his hand and pulled him closer. “I don’t want to cause you any stress, so if this

I couldn’t let anything happen to him, and I couldn’t stress him out. The safest thing for everyone

and I were his family, we weren’t the only ones. He had a

each other.” Christian continued.

me, and I need you to know that I would never ever repeat the same mistake.” Christian looked into my eyes.

I trust

back our laughter. “I’m sorry.” Christian chuckled. “It’s just…I never thought we could do this.”

“Do what?”

He spoke as he moved his hand to the ring around my finger. “And after all of this is finished, I’m going to give you the

you I want a big wedding?” I frowned. Christian shrugged. “In that case, do you want

my personality had also changed. The old Serena would’ve been fine with a courthouse wedding, but she

yourself.” Christian smiled. “And after all of this is

last thing I wanted was to bother him even more, and the last thing he needed was me. He had Christian and

me”

looked elsewhere. “I think I

“W-what?”

I have to tell you,” Christian sighed. “I might’ve told him to keep his distance from

deep down, I understood where he was coming from. 1 told Christian I had feelings for his cousin. What else was

what?” I asked calmly.

him to take his distance