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

Chapter 220

Christian

“This meeting didn’t go anywhere,” Christian spoke, frustrated. Dario shrugged. “We knew it wouldn’t.” He agreed.

After a discussion that lasted about a week, the two and Franco had decided to give the remaining Lamberti’s a heads up about Berto’s reappearance. “Do you think they’re on our side?” Christian asked.

Once again, Dario shrugged, unable to answer his questions. The look on their faces said enough for Christian, as did the look on his dad’s face. Even from his hospital bed, Christian could not forget the hateful look in his dad’s eyes as he told him his brother was still alive.

“Do you think I did the right thing by keeping it a secret?” Christian continued while Dario released a frustrated sigh. “I don’t know, Christian.” He spoke. “But I think it’s time to move on from the past.”

“That’s easy for you to say,” Christian muttered. Christian knew the business was the only thing Dario had left, while he had so much more. At every decision he took, he had to think of Serena, Siena, and not to forget—his dad. How would it affect them?

“Listen, I think it’s a good thing we’re keeping it a family matter.” Dario shared his opinion. “Berto is probably making preparations for a big reveal, and we should stop him before he can do so.”

We should stop him. For some reason, those words didn’t sit right with Christian. Although killing his uncle, his own blood-could be seen as a lame move, Christian had run out of options, and so did Dario.

Other than Franco, the other Lamberti’s who thought the two were just trying to stop Berto from getting his hands on the business were not aware that they had planned on taking his life as well. There was no other way to take care of this situation.

“How is your dad doing?” Dario wondered. “Is he still angry?”

“Yes, but that’s on me.” Christian defended him. “I decided to lie to him, and I didn’t tell him the truth-so

all of that is on me.”

Dario chuckled. “You’ve changed.”

“I’ve changed?” Christian asked, surprised. “How?”

“I don’t know,” Dario spoke. “You seem more understanding and mature.”

“It’s because I had to,” Christian stated, realizing he did not have a choice. Lucio’s health was declining, and the entire family needed someone to rely on. This was his duty.

Christian observed the calm expression on Dario’s face. “How are you holding up?”

He thought about the letter which Dario’s uncle had left for him. From the letter, it was clear that his uncle knew he would be the sacrifice for Dario’s betrayal, and he did not seem to mind. His final instructions were clear. Dario could not lose this battle, no matter what.

“I’m good. I just want to get it over with.” Dario sighed, not in the mood to talk about his uncle.

Christian nodded. “Yes, I understand.”

Although their pains were different, he could still relate to his cousin. Just like Dario avoided his uncle’s

was in deep denial about Lucio’s condition. It was only Serena who had shown him that it was okay

for sending her away, and he could tell that she did not want to be apart from him. Waking up without Siena’s cries or Serena’s snores was not what he

about everything,” Christian confessed.

“Everything?”

“About how I told you to

worry about that-”

it was wrong, and I owe you an apology. He stood by his point. “Ever since we’ve started working together, you’ve been nothing but kind to me-and you

to change for the better. He had promised Dario to protect his uncle but failed, and if there was one thing he had promised himself, it was not to let him down ever again. From

won’t stop you, Christian spoke with an uncomfortable pit in his stomach. The feeling of jealousy would never vanish, but it was something

want you

know

two shared a laugh. “So, how is Serena

through fine, Christian told him. “Serena is a strong person.”

she at her

“Yes, she’s safe.”

Dario spoke, relieved. “And she will stay safe?”

he could not understand Dario’s intentions. Why wouldn’t he keep her

“Look, I know you used Serena

stated. “Fabio Garcia was too easy,

most. Christian had quickly realized that his uncle was an unpredictable demon who was capable

would not risk Serena or

those two

after, Christian and Dario had pulled out all the notes from the meeting. The number one priority was to find Berto and Luca. “I feel like

it isn’t just

do we go

went into deep thoughts. “Do you really have no idea where they

“No.”

Luca? Did he mention something when the two of you were still working

“No.”

secret hideout

snapped. Christian felt bad after seeing the guilty

apologized. “I’m just trying to come up with a solution, and we’re running out of time. Where would someone hide who doesn’t want to be

“I think he can’t be too far

“What?”

told me that the safest place to hide from your

their area.”

somewhere,” Christian commented. A mission that started as a hopeless case was slowly becoming a reality.