Chapter 312

Elena

“Elena, did you pack everything?” Marvin stuck his head through the door. I could not even begin to explain the surprise when Marvin practically forced me to pack my suitcases because we were moving.

The surprise didn’t end there because I had nearly lost my balance after Marvin told me that ‘officer’ Lucas was actually Mario’s Castillo’s son.I was not going to lie. That was enough for me to agree to move out as I did not want to get involved with family drama which did absolutely not concern me.

Tiago, on the other hand, was a different case, and I had yet to speak with him. “Yes, I’m ready!” I told Marvin, pushing my suitcases out the door.

I was still trying to wrap my head around this matter and could not believe a family was more dysfunctional than mine. “Wait…before we go….” I stopped in my steps.

Marvin turned around. “Yes?”

“Can I speak to Tiago?” I spoke, avoiding his eyes. I had to see Tiago, and he had to give me à name-there was no other way.

“Tiago?” Marvin spoke, stunned.

“Y-yes, I don’t think Linda would mind.” I made up. “I just want to say goodbye to him.”

I could sense a slight hint of annoyance. “Elena, we’re moving down the street,” Marvin argued. I looked at him with puppy eyes, refusing to back down, and surprisingly enough, it seemed to have worked.

“Okay, I’ll take you to him.” Marvin gave in. He forced my suitcases to one of the maids and grabbed my hand. “Thank you.”

“Don’t thank me.” Marvin sighed. “He’s in his old room, clearing out Anya’s stuff.”

Clearing out Anya’s stuff? It had been a while since Anya’s death, so it was understandable that Tiago could not find the courage.I felt bad for him.

“I have to warn you, though. He’s a bit sensitive.” Marvin spoke.

“We’ll be fine,” I reassured him as we stood in front of a closed door. Marvin eyed me suspiciously. “Hmm. okay.”

The same maid who used to guard Tiago’s room stood in front of the door and looked from me to Marvin. “Y-your brother doesn’t want anyone to disturb him, s-sir.” She managed to get out.She seemed to be afraid of Marvin.

“Tiago, you have a visitor!” Marvin knocked on the door, ignoring Tiago’s request. It remained silent, and there was no answer.

“It’s Elena?” Marvin tried once again before the door was opened, revealing Tiago. He stared at me with big eyes. “Is it true? Are you leaving?”

I released myself from Marvin’s grip and entered the room while Tiago closed the door in his face. “Not him. He annoys me.” He shook his head. “I can hear you!” Marvin called out.

Unfortunately, Tiago did not look good, and it was most likely due to lack of sleep. I bet he wasn’t that

happy with his new brother.

“Hey, Tiago.” I greeted him, pulling him into a hug. At least he showered, I guess. “How are you doing?”

“I want to give this to you. It was Anya’s.” Tiago grabbed a ballerina music box on the nightstand. “She was obsessed with this thing.” He smiled. “Which is why I want you to have it.”

Was he crazy?

“I-I can’t accept this!” I backed away. “You should keep it or bring it to her family-but I can’t accept this.”

Tiago scoffed. “Then it’s going into the trash because I can’t look at it any longer.” He spoke. “This stupid thing reminds me of her.”

“But Tiago.” I reached out to hold his hand. “That’s a good thing. You should not forget about Anya.”

shook his head. “I just I can’t

I cut him off. “I’ll keep it for you until you’re ready to take it

the antique-looking music box. “It’s beautiful.” I smiled. “I can understand why she was obsessed

his lips. “She cared more for that stupid thing than she

say that,”

Tiago sat down on the bed. “Dad cheated on mom, and I have a brother….his name

heard.” I joined Tiago. “I

out to get me, so I have to find a way to get to him first.” Tiago continued, balling his fist. His statement scared the living crap out of

true,” I whispered. “Who told you that?”

face. “Tiago.” I stepped closer. “The last time we spoke, you were going to

not true!” Tiago whispered, shaking his head. The sweat was almost dripping

the last time. Whoever had control of Tiago was the

up from the bed and stepped closer. “Tiago, is someone in this house keeping you quiet?” I asked. “Are you

be here. You need to leave

in this household?” I carried on.

with the thing you did which affected both

know what you’re

“Tiago-

flew open, revealing Marvin. In a split second, he pushed me behind

you ever raise your voice at her like that again, I’ll kill you!” He pushed him against the wall. Seeing Marvin, who was known to hold back his

Marvin and pulled

you

“No, I’m fine.”

“Are you sure-”

shoulder to peek at Tiago. He seemed genuinely shocked by

his arm to protect me from Tiago. “I do not want you near her…ever

on. Let’s go.”

written all over his face. I shot him one final look before Marvin placed his hand behind my back and pushed me out

and I was probably never going to see him

music box which didn’t even belong to

pointed out in the elevator. Thanks for pointing out the obvious. I was only trying to clear his name, so my

Marvin shot me a look saying, are you serious?

great to know. So he was coming along. Of course, he was. Those two were practically glued to each other,

me to the bathroom sometimes.” Marvin joked. I laughed at his attempt

my hand. “Oh, I’m saving this for Tiago until he’s ready to take it back,

chuckled, leading me out of the elevator. We walked to the living room, where Linda, Karina, and

excited to see his family. Karina waved her hands at me while Linda gave me

say goodbye to Elena,” Linda

for my sister-in-law!” Karina added. Marvin took an

the time or energy to correct Karina, and I didn’t mind. I was going to be her sister- in-law one

to me with open arms and hugged my waist. “I’m going to visit you every day,

“Thanks, cutie.”

hug. “We should have a drink sometime!” She decided.

dad. Too bad he hated the Castillo’s because the two of them would get along just

late for my manicure. Cisco, let’s go!” She pulled Cisco’s hand as Marvin let out an exaggerated breath. “Ah, you’re taking Cisco with you?

Despite everything, the two seemed to have a good relationship. Seeing the two of them interact made me think

“This is because of that, Lucas, isn’t it?” She concluded. “You’re leaving because

Rightfully so.

know it isn’t.” Marvin denied. “The house

and sighed. “It was really nice to have you here, Elena.”

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