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

Chapter 287

Marvin

Today was Anya’s funeral, and it pained me to know that I couldn’t even be there. She was a good person with a good heart and had a long life ahead of her.

A part of me felt guilty for obeying my dad’s wishes, but more so for planning on seeing not only Daniel Stanfield but also Elena today.

“I thought I told you to stay out of trouble.”

I laughed at the familiar voice and raised my hand to greet Daniel. He had a bouquet in his hands and wore his rare everyday clothes.

Seeing him in something other than a uniform was refreshing for a change. “How can I stay out of trouble if others won’t let me?”

Daniel chuckled as he placed the flowers on the nightstand. “That’s true.”

“So I heard you called for me.” He spoke, sitting down. “Although you were my favorite inmate, I hope you know I’m risking a lot by just coming here.”

“Then why did you?”

Daniel grew an embarrassed smile on his lips and shrugged his shoulders. He came here because he owed it to me. We both knew that. “So, what can I do for you, Marvin?”

“I’m not going to waste any time. I heard Danny Hernandez is in your unit-

“Oh, no, no, no!” Daniel argued. “I don’t know what’s going on with this Hernandez versus Castillo beef, but I have a family-so I’m staying out of it.”

“So he’s in your unit?” I played with the string in my hands, ignoring his words. Perhaps these were the words of a spoiled little kid, but I didn’t take rejection very well. Daniel, who clearly felt pressured, took a long sip from his water bottle and wiped his forehead. “I knew coming here was a bad idea.” He muttered under his breath.

“What do you want, Marvin?”

I thought back on my time in prison and the Castillo’s who stood behind me. To execute my plan, I needed someone I could trust and someone willing to do anything. “I want you to tell me which of the Castillo men seems the most trustworthy.”

“Castillo men?” Daniel scoffed. “You have no shame, discussing this with a prison guard.”

“As far as I’m concerned, you’re not wearing your uniform,” I remarked. Unfortunately, Daniel had a lot to say. “Listen, I know you care a lot about your family…your wife Melany, and your three children?”

Daniel widened his eyes in surprise. “Are you threatening me?” He asked with trembling lips. I felt bad it had to go this far, but I didn’t have a choice. My position as heir was on the line, and I had to act quickly. This plan couldn’t fail. “No, never.” I made it clear.

to take care of your

released a sigh. “Manny Che’s the most loyal.” He suggested. “That man would lick

on the nightstand and handed it to Daniel. It was the envelope which I had prepared the day prior.

frowning at

for your eyes. All you have to do is deliver it-and I’ll

happens if I open it?”

Too many questions….

as it started. The

face?” I spoke after noticing the poor man was close to fainting. Daniel laughed, relieved. “You’re quite the comedian,

be, but I was not in any position to make

sorry about your sister-in-law.” Daniel showed his sympathy. If anyone was supposed to be sorry, it had to be me. I was so put on

tried to convince myself that it couldn’t have been the Hernandez,

too,” I said.

me for several hours and kept me company until it was time for him to get back to his duties. Correctional officer or not, it felt nice to talk to

be the right time to see

Panther. Unfortunately, my eyes locked with

letting the door slam behind him. The pain I had

medicine.

good at, it had to be holding grudges, and I would never forget

here to check

Liar.

to the door. Victor ignored my request and stepped closer. “I was expecting something

“We have lost Tiago the moment we’ve lost Anya. You

“Do you know what his reaction was when I told him you

“No?”

grin on Victor’s lips.

blame him, and I understood that Anya was his priority at the moment-but someone like Victor wasn’t able to understand.

his fingers, waiting for me to

ask you

turned around. “Ask away?”

you still here?”

time for him to realize that I wouldn’t play along