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.

happier too, but I had to keep in mind that, that

All for power.

all those people cared

awaiting my brother. Once he stood before me, I placed my hands on his

away and looked at Panther.

to greet Tiago?” I asked. “Come on, the two of you have always been close. One would say…he likes you better than me.”

really a nod one would

It wasn’t

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

Tiago said, surprised. “I’m definitely not complaining though. I think I’m more than ready

brother, my responsibility-from now on I’ll take care of you.”

Elena of yours, isn’t she with you?” He dared asking.

to keep her name out

asked, showing

and kind girlfriend. Tiago explained.

that one

agent for

means a lot to me as it reminds me of someone in my past. I believe that name comes with a lot of great fortune.”

carried a

know about that.” I let out a laugh. “I

me a picture of her, Ana requested to my dismay. I’d rather have

for a moment but then pulled out my phone, realizing Elena was still my lock screen. As I showed Ana the picture,

concerned, watching the paled face

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

Tiago nudged Ana. “My

Elena and the memories we had shared, still fresh in my mind. It had only been a day since she had

we both had to pay.

her lies, and I for mu stupidity.

early. Panther said. “We still got a long drive ahead of

Better yet, buddy.

be coming home at all.

clicked my tongue, taking over one of Tiago’s suitcases. “Ana. I want to thank you on behalf of my family. Thank you for your hospitality-I will

“Don’t worry about it, sweetheart. She slammed her arm over mu shoulder, as she led us back

hug, then he walked back to the

the door, looked at me with a warm and motherly

to that conclusion. I was