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?”

No man should hurt a woman, and especially not a father.

Women.

lowered her

should just kill her dad and

off, waking me up from my darkest thoughts. “We can’t just eliminate people

I

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

is how I stalk you and Panther.” My mom shared. “Since I got nothing else to do other than taking care of Tiago, I made it

wasn’t very good at it.If she were any good, she would’ve noticed the unfortunate atmosphere after my last encounter with Panther. I was still confused about my best friend

did. I hadn’t told my dad, my mom-or

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

are home. I better go talk to them.” I sighed, preparing myself to leave. “What did they do to deserve those nicknames?” My mom chuckled. If anyone knew why they deserved those

didn’t they do?”

went straight to my dad’s office and knocked on the door. The door got opened by Victor, who was clearly not that

his desk. “Marvin, nice timing.” He greeted me. “We were just discussing

from Victor’s lips. “This is what happens when

power to ignore the sound of Victor’s voice and

Hernandez’ are too quiet?” My dad mentioned. Unimpressed, I shrugged my shoulders. “I don’t know. You told me Freddie has

call after we hurt his son and decided to let it rest?”

Freddie to at least make a move,

furrowed his brow. “After we’ve

told you he’s

dad spoke a bit too enthusiastically. “Pull out every

shook

Was he crazy?

“No?”

you start something which isn’t even there in the first place?” 1 pointed out. “Stabbing Danny was already risky enough-and the authorities are

“Victor thinks-

my anger. The only thing I knew was that Victor felt way too

it’s time for me to get back to work, don’t you?” I turned to look at Victor. He glared at me with gritted teeth. “I think you need more rest.”

just told you, I don’t care about what you

laughing. “You’re right, and maybe I am overthinking this Freddie situation.” My dad agreed.I was

glad I could stop you from doing something stupid, but that’s not what I’m here for.”

for?” I could see the worry

did he care for

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