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

Chapter 323

“So then that woman asked me if I had a nice dinner.” I rolled my eyes. It was a good thing I decided to join them out back, considering Marvin hadn’t even told me about this rumor. “I was a bit bloated from the food, so I rubbed my belly and told her that the baby’s doing well.”

Panther and Lucas listened attentively as I tried my hardest to explain the misunderstanding, which I hadn’t even been aware of. Apparently, Marvin and I were the talk of the town after Misty’s parents told everyone we were engaged and expecting a child.

Was that why Marvin kept his distance from me?

Was he embarrassed?

Panther burst out laughing. “See, and that’s why it’s better to keep your mouth shut.” He gave me his unwanted advice. “I had to learn it the hard way, but these rich people..they don’t know how to communicate.”

“Yes!” I agreed.

Panther, who was drunk, grabbed my hand. “They’re not like you and me.” He said. “But that’s why Nike you you’re like my little sister-

Due to his coughing fit, he was unable to finish his sentence. It didn’t matter because I didn’t even want him to finish it. Little sister? I was indeed a little sister, but only to Alex. The brother I had distanced myself from to be with Marvin.

“Hey, are you okay?” Lucas, who was still sober, asked me. He carefully placed his hand on top of mine and looked into my eyes as if he was asking me for permission.

“I’m good, thank you.” I lowered my head, knowing Lucas wasn’t buying it. “Is it your family?” He whispered.

My eyes turned big, and I raised my head to look at Panther-but all I could hear were his snores. He clearly couldn’t take his liquor very well.

“Don’t worry about him. He’s done for the night.” Lucas chuckled. “We should head back inside and talk.” He suggested. “I want to get to know you.”

Get to know me why?

“We shouldn’t leave Panther alone,” I told him, but Lucas didn’t care.

“Pedro is a grown man, and he can take care of himself.

Hearing him call Pedro by his birth name was proof enough that Lucas was a determined and opinionated person who had a mind of his own.

Quite the opposite of Marvin, who obeyed his dad’s every word until he couldn’t take it anymore.

Almost forced to go along with Lucas, I got up from the couch and followed him back inside. He was the one who could expose my identity whenever he felt like it, so I had to keep him close. Who knew if he would be keeping his word?

“So, can I offer you something else to drink?”

“No, I’m good.” Lucas shook his head. He sat down at the kitchen table while I joined him. “So, where is Marvin?” He jumped right into the subject.

“W-why?”

“Because he happens to be my brother.” Lucas raised his brow and smirked. “We didn’t start off on the right foot, and both of our encounters ended with him having…anger issues.”

Anger issues?

“He’ll be here soon.” I nodded. “At least…I think he will

“Are you guys fighting?”

“No, he’s just busy!” I clarified.

“With?”

“Stuff.”

doubtful look and watched as uncomfortable laughter left his

of it, Lucas was a workaholic who could

If he was allowed to do it, I was allowed to do it as

away. She used to be a maid

heard, and I’m so sorry about

tight.

Maybe I shouldn’t have said that, especially since I didn’t know his intentions. He said he wanted to

went into deep thoughts.

“What?”

smiled, ending the conversation. Why would he thank

a secret?” Lucas didn’t pass the

wasn’t even that open towards Rona, so why would I open up to him?

good decision.” He spoke. “So you chose love over

I defended myself. At least, that was

chose love over family,” Lucas repeated. I looked around the room, ensuring there weren’t any maids and took a slight breath. It

that’s what you want to call it.”

regretful expression on his face. “I’m sorry, I

okay-trust me,” I said, not making a big deal out of it. Lucas leaned his chin in his hand and

you’re used to the people in this household

doing it again,

old habits never die.” Lucas was someone challenging to read, and I couldn’t quite figure him out yet. He had so many questions, yet he chose to protect my identity.

they don’t.”

“Just putting it out there

appeared on Lucas’ lips. “Same

urge to tell him to smile more often, as it made him look more attractive-but I didn’t want him to get the wrong

getting along with everyone?” I asked after an awkward moment of silence. Just like that. the smile on

brows. I figured this had to do with these ‘encounters’ with Marvin, because as far as

“Mario’s been nice.

“And Karina?”

tongue. “Highly unstable, probably one line away from OD’ing, but oh well, she has a good personality and has been texting

maintaining a healthy relationship with his family, that was definitely

dated your pen pal before? Is that

man my whole life

“No…first time.”

paled expression on

He pulled out a chair and wrapped his arm around my shoulder in a protective

he turned

arm. Marvin’s cheeks flushed red. “I’m sorry, I didn’t know that was a crime.” He spoke. “I guess I’m still not

mouth with my hand, trying not to laugh. Anyone would’ve thought Marvin had been in prison for centuries, but

without me.” He finally turned to Lucas. “With my…brother.”

get the message, and you don’t have to worry.” He said. “She’s not my type. Better yet- I wouldn’t touch her with a 10-foot pole.”

I could perfectly understand what he was trying to do here, but was that necessary?

that tone all too well because he used that whenever he felt like teasing

raised his hand to stop me

you think Elena

“I’m sorry, I was just trying to get on your good side!” He spoke,

right in front

mean to offend

ago?” Marvin called him out. Lucas shook his head, confused. Surprisingly enough, this was a sign that Marvin felt comfortable enough to joke around with Lucas, meaning perhaps he did want to know him