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

Che’s the most loyal.” He suggested. “That man would lick your butt crack if

C?” I repeated, thinking about the newbie who was pretty much glued to my side to the point his presence used to annoy me. I reached for the envelope on the nightstand and handed it to Daniel. It was the envelope which I had prepared the day prior.

Daniel asked, frowning at the paper

have to do

if I open

Too many questions….

would, unfortunately, have to kill you,” I spoke, ending the discussion as soon as it started. The

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

any position to

be me. I was so

denial that I even tried to convince myself that it couldn’t have been the Hernandez, but this time I was going to

said.

duties. Correctional officer or

time to

with Panther. Unfortunately, my eyes locked with Victor, who raised his hand to greet me

commented, letting the door slam behind him. The pain I had was already enough, and looking at Victor’s face was

medicine.

had to be holding grudges, and I would never forget the last words which had left his mouth. I will never forget how he worried more about Mario’s acceptance than

shrugged. “I’m here to check up on

Liar.

door. Victor ignored my

for protecting Tiago?” I said, shocked. “We have lost Tiago the moment

chuckled. “That’s true. He didn’t even come to visit.” He recalled. “Do you know what his reaction was when I told him you were awake?”

“No?”

moved to the mocking grin

heart dropped after learning of my brother’s words. I couldn’t blame him, and I understood that Anya was his priority at the moment-but someone like Victor wasn’t able to understand. Someone like Victor

yellow flowers between his fingers, waiting for me to react, but I wouldn’t give

ask you something?”

turned around. “Ask

you still here?”

expression on his face was a delightful sight. It was time for him to realize that I wouldn’t play along with his game. Victor’s