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

Chapter 343

Marvin

“A-Already?” She frowned. “But of course, come in.” She invited, opening the door wider.

“After you.” I turned to Panther, stepping aside. Tiago cared much more for him than he did for me, so it would only be appropriate. Right?

After we entered the house, Ana led us to the living room, where we sat down.

“I’ll go get Tiago. Please, make yourselves comfortable!” She called out, leaving the room.

“Can I offer you some of our best liquor, sir?” A maid asked. Panther was just about to open his mouth, but I raised my hand to stop him, and kindly declined.

“No, we’re good. Thank you, ma’am.” I said. “I need both of us to stay alert today.” I exposed myself as my sharp gaze turned to Panther. This time he noticed, but said nothing.

Only after a while, Panther huffed to break the silence. “You alright with being here, Marvin?” He asked. probably thinking my behavior had to do with something else.

Years ago, Misty had been sleeping around with one of Ana’s sons, who was one of my closest friends at the time. That was the reason for our breakup. I couldn’t do anything about it, because no one touched the kind and easygoing Armandos.

“No, it’s not about that.”

“Then is it about Elena?” He pushed for an answer. “Did you see her? What did she say?”

“Save your fake concerns, we all know you hate her. Shut up about Elena!” I snapped, not able to hold myself back any longer.

He threatened her.

He mentally tormented her.

Mocked her.

And now he cared about Elena?

“What makes you think I hate her, Marvin?” I felt as if I had screwed up as Panther’s different expressions flew all over the place like he was trying to figure me out.

“Nothing. I’m sorry. I’m just tired.” I covered with a smile. The sides of my lips were hurting because of this facade, but I had to hold on for just a while longer.

Luckily, our uncomfortable conversation got interrupted by Tiago who came walking down the stairs with his suitcases in his hands. Ana was behind him.

brother looked much healthier than before. Much happier too, but I had to keep in mind that, that same brother send me to prison

All for power.

those people cared about.

I raised myself from the sofa, awaiting my brother. Once he stood before me, I placed my hands on his shoulders. “My brother.” I put the emphasis on the last word, pulling

I pulled away and looked at Panther.

two of you have always

and gave Tiago an awkward nod. Not really a nod one would give to someone they

trying to comprehend their relationship. It wasn’t too far stretched to say Tiago seemed terrified of

to paint a picture. Did Tiago suspect Panther for Anya’s murder, was he in on it,

surprised. “I’m definitely not

my brother, my responsibility-from now

that Elena of yours, isn’t

him to keep her name out of his

Ana asked,

Tiago

that one for sure.

an agent

Marvin.” Ana congratulated me. “That name means a lot to me as it reminds me of

a sad smile.

out a laugh. “I can say that

requested to my dismay. I’d rather have

then pulled out my phone, realizing Elena was still my lock screen. As I showed Ana the

asked, concerned, watching the paled face of the

she denied, smiling through her shocked eyes. “I just didn’t expect her to be that

nudged Ana.

had shared, still fresh in my mind. It had only been a day since she had left, I hadn’t even known her for that long-but it felt as

was the price we both had to

lies, and

we want to make it home early. Panther said. “We

Better yet, buddy.

coming home

over one of Tiago’s suitcases. “Ana. I want to thank you on behalf of my family. Thank you for your

over

with one final hug, then he walked back to the car with Panther following behind him from a

warm and

had come to that conclusion.