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.

opportunity to take care

the most loyal.” He suggested. “That

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.

frowning at

not meant for your eyes. All you have to do is deliver it-and I’ll

if I open

Too many questions….

I spoke, ending the discussion as soon as it

face?” I spoke after noticing the poor man was close to fainting.

be, but I was not in any position to make jokes. It was time to

Daniel showed his sympathy. If anyone was supposed to be sorry, it had to be me. I was so put

myself that it couldn’t have been

too,” I said. “I

time for him to get back to his duties. Correctional officer or not, it felt nice to talk to someone normal for a change. Perhaps that’s why I enjoyed talking to Elena.

time to see

window to make eye contact with Panther. Unfortunately, my eyes locked with Victor, who raised his hand to greet me and barged through the door

thing with the prison guard?” Victor commented, letting the door slam behind him. The pain I had was already enough, and looking at Victor’s

medicine.

be holding grudges, and I would never forget the last words which had left his

check

Liar.

go,” I told him, pointing to the door. Victor ignored

“We have lost Tiago the moment we’ve lost

visit.” He recalled. “Do you know what his reaction was when I told him you were

“No?”

mocking grin on Victor’s lips.

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

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

ask

around. “Ask away?”

are you

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