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

Chapter 320

“No, mom. I promise you-I’m fine!” Amelia spoke through the phone. I sat on the sofa, eavesdropping on her conversation, and couldn’t help but feel jealous.

She appeared to be having some kind of discussion with her mom, which almost reminded me of my dad How would he be doing?

Unfortunately, those were not my concerns anymore. It was the price I had to pay for being with Marvin, and I was willing to pay that price. When I got with Marvin, I knew what I signed up for.

When would Marvin be home?

He had been working since early in the morning, and I would lie if I said that I didn’t miss him. Although I wasn’t alone, the lack of company in this house was slowly getting to me.

“I’m so sorry you had to hear all of that,” Amy spoke, ending her phone call. “It was my mom, and you know how moms get.”

No, I don’t-because I don’t have a mom.

“Yes, don’t worry about it.” I faked a smile. “But she seems to be worried, is everything okay?”

“Amazing!” Amy nodded. “Because of Marvin, I get to take care of my family-and all of that while he actually meant to kill me.”

“What?”

“T-that’s clearly a joke.” Amy stammered, surprised. So he was supposed to kill her? I didn’t know whether to feel relieved that he didn’t or concerned because he was actually capable of doing so.

Relax, Elena. You knew this all along

I had promised myself to stay away from all that cartel crap because it was probably for the best. I had to

move on.

“What’s with the look on your face? “I heard Marvin’s voice.

With a big smile, I turned around to face him, but that smile had quickly vanished as he covered his cheek. “Oh my god!” I stepped closer.

Curious, I grabbed Marvin’s hand to pull it away from his cheek, revealing a noticeable red bruise. “Who did this to you? What happened?” I asked as Marvin released a chuckle.

was nothing. He probably had worse, and here I was-acting all concerned. “Actually, never mind- are you alright?”

covered her mouth, trying to hold back her laughter. “Marvin, it’s like you have blush on your cheek.” She

folded his arms. “I’m

shot each other a look, rolling our eyes. “He doesn’t understand,

two of you some space-so if you don’t

worked hard today, so you can go home if you want.”

+5 Bonus

“Elena and I got manicures today, so I don’t know about that.” She nudged his shoulder. “But I’ll see you tomorrow, bye guys!”

get home safely and text

left. I ignored his words and moved my hand to the red bruise on his cheek. “Ow-ow, it hurts so much!” Marvin joked before

definitely more to it. I could see it in his eyes. He was

because Marvin promised not to lie anymore-but I had never expected

into a fight…with your dad?”

to the bruise because he

Victor?

remembering Alex. Growing

most.

to stop with these questions, and I really had to stay

into my eyes as he brushed his fingers through my hair and looked at me with a sarcastic smile

Okay, Screw Victor.

knew all of this didn’t look good and that it looked like I was after Marvin’s money. People had been judging me for ages, but this situation was different. I didn’t

wrong?” Marvin

don’t want to become between you and

Marvin cut me off. “I’m not just going to stand

“Okay.”

did you do today?” Marvin changed the subject.

have work today, and I didn’t have anyone to hang out with— which was I dragged poor Amelia out of the house.

just waiting for

Marvin’s lips. “Of course.” He spoke proudly. Seeing the satisfied look on his

wiped some chocolate on our white bedroom

shrugged. “No