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.

looked much healthier than before. Much happier too, but I had to keep in mind that, that same brother send me to prison with no

All for power.

power-that’s all those

on his shoulders. “My brother.” I put the emphasis on the last word, pulling him in for a

pulled away and looked

to greet Tiago?” I asked. “Come on, the two of you have always been close. One

a nod one would

their interaction, trying to comprehend their relationship. It wasn’t too far stretched to say Tiago

suspect Panther for Anya’s murder, was he in on it, was he forced-or did he

thought I was supposed to stay here for another month. Tiago said, surprised. “I’m definitely

do I.” I replied. “You’re my brother, my

see.” Tiago chuckled. “Where is that Elena of yours,

keep her name out of his

Ana asked,

kind girlfriend. Tiago explained. “Way above his

that one for

an agent

sounds great, Marvin.” Ana congratulated me. “That name means a lot to me as it reminds me of someone in my

a sad

laugh. “I can say that the

of her, Ana requested to my dismay. I’d

phone, realizing Elena was

asked, concerned, watching the paled face

through her shocked eyes. “I just didn’t expect

come on!” Tiago nudged Ana. “My brother

mind. It had only been a day

was the price we both had

for her lies, and I

we want to make it home early. Panther

Better yet, buddy.

won’t be coming home at

I clicked my tongue, taking over one of Tiago’s suitcases. “Ana. I want to thank you on behalf

over mu shoulder, as

then he walked back to the car with Panther

who leaned against the door, looked at me with a warm and motherly

know how she had come to that conclusion.