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

Chapter 304

Marvin

“She can absolutely not stay here. I don’t know what the hell Panter is thinking-

I entered the library, searching for my mom. Elena, who was exhausted, had decided to take a nap, which gave me enough time to think about my decision.

“Yes, I know Marvin.” My mom yawned, getting up from her chair. She threw her book onto the side table and walked closer. “So, what are you going to do now?”

It wasn’t my intention to let her stay here, but kicking her out was also not an option. I didn’t want her near the Castillo’s, and especially not in the lion’s den-as if one dinner wasn’t bad enough.

We were not an ordinary family, and anyone directly involved with us had to be prepared to their lives at stake. I took my distance to protect her, and this was not what I wanted.

put

I had to get her out of here, and I had to do it quickly.

“Are you done with the preparations for the house?” I asked. “Yes, you can move in next week.” My mom confirmed.

That was good news. That meant Elena could move in with me until we could come up with a perfect solution. “Good, Elena’s moving in with me.”

“Oh wow.” My mom frowned.

“Oh wow, what?”

“Nothing.” She smirked. “I’m sorry, but what is she exactly to you?”

“What?”

She let out a frustrated sigh. “Why do you want to take care of her?”

Why did I want to take care of her? She was the only regular person I could talk to. She needed my help, and she was my friend-so it was only normal for me to take care of her. “Just because.”

“I think you feel guilty because you couldn’t take care of Tiago-so you moved on to Elena instead.” My mom concluded. “Because you feel obligated to protect someone to make yourself believe that you’re a good person….that’s in your nature, and that’s who you are.

I didn’t utter a word. My mom had a point, and I hated it whenever she was right. I couldn’t

take care of my brother when he needed my help, but I could take care of Elena. “Since when did

you become a psychologist?”

those bruises on her wrist?” I quickly changed the subject. The thought of someone hurting Elena made my blood boil. No man should hurt a woman,

Women.

lowered her head.

her dad and

from my darkest thoughts. “We can’t just eliminate people because you feel like it!” She hissed.

know, I know.”

“You know the maids like to gossip about everything.” She spoke as she made her way to the window.

Panther.” My mom shared. “Since I got nothing else

unfortunate atmosphere after my last encounter with Panther. I was still confused about my best friend being my nephew’s dad and did not know

thing for both of us was to ignore it, so I did. I hadn’t told my dad, my mom-or

I wanted to take care of Elena. She deserved it because she was

them.” I sighed, preparing myself to leave. “What did they do

didn’t they

and knocked on the door. The door got opened by Victor, who was clearly not that pleased to see, and stepped aside so I could

his desk. “Marvin, nice timing.” He greeted me.

is what

the sound of Victor’s

mentioned. Unimpressed, I shrugged my shoulders. “I

wake-up call after we hurt his son

I had expected Freddie to at least make a move, but it

dad furrowed his

you he’s lacking brain cells.”

go big.” My dad spoke a bit too enthusiastically. “Pull out

I shook my

Was he crazy?

“No?”

even there in the first place?” 1 pointed out. “Stabbing Danny was already risky enough-and the authorities are just waiting for us to make our move.”

“Victor thinks-

felt way too comfortable with making these types

back to work, don’t you?” I turned to look at Victor. He glared at me with

told you, I don’t care

room was high, and Mario clapped his hands laughing. “You’re right, and maybe I am overthinking this Freddie situation.” My dad agreed.I was glad I could talk some

something stupid, but that’s not what I’m here

see the worry in my

did he

him. We all knew Tiago wasn’t doing okay, but he was as