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

Chapter 384

Aria

I got what I wanted, didn’t I? Then why did I feel so guilty?

I stirred the pot as Angelo told me to, I wedged myself between Christian and Vince’s friendship, as Angelo had instructed. He agreed to sell the weapons, which was great-but I never wished to see him in pain.

The look in his eyes upon hearing about Christian’s words devastated me, and it took me back to reality.

Vince was a real person with feelings.

But regardless of his feelings, I did what was best for the family. So no matter how difficult it was, I tried pushing my guilt aside.

It was late at night when I returned the necklace to the empty warehouse, to the spot Vince had requested.

Once I arrived back home, it was already past midnight. I walked into the kitchen to clear my head, in the mood for a late-night snack. After all I had been through, I definitely deserved that.

“What has the privilege of going into my mouth,” I sang, opening the fridge. Just as I was about to reach for something, a voice startled me.

“Why are you home so late?”

I let out a yelp and turned around, noticing Vince sitting at the table with his hands flat on the surface. He had been waiting for me. I could tell. I could also tell that it wasn’t a good thing.

Would he have found out the truth about the necklace?

“What are you doing up so late?” I retorted, taking a seat at the table. “Aren’t you supposed to be asleep?”

“Aria, where were you?” I noticed the cold and doubtful look in his eyes. It was the same expression he had shown me when he scolded me about my behavior before our wedding.

“I-I was out… I needed some fresh air. I wasn’t doing anything special.”

“You were out?” He furrowed his brow as he spoke in a doubtful tone. “Aria, do you

you’re not stup-

“Do you think I

been doing

back to the warehouse right now, I won’t see Siena’s necklace

only trying to prove a point. I wanted

expecting him to yell at me-but he didn’t. “And you

felt grateful we could at least agree

following Angelo’s instructions, weren’t you?”

I panicked. “Yes…no.”

“Yes or no?”

need to protect Angelo. “Everything I do, every decision I make-is for you. I know you don’t care about me, but I care about you,

confession was out of nowhere, and I didn’t even know why those words left my mouth, but

to hear all of it. I was reckless, immature, stupid,

Vince surprised me with

“W-What?”

pull a stunt like that again, I won’t be able to protect you like I

“Yes”

Siena again, I won’t be able to forgive you.” He had a sharp look in his eyes. Siena probably

quarrel is not with a toddler,” I said. “But I admit, taking the necklace might not have

to know that I can trust you,” Vince stated. “Angelo is not your husband. I am.

tone, I couldn’t hide the big smile. “Oh, so now you want to

way, while you’ve been plotting to return the stolen

rolled my eyes.

been brainstorming all night, reading through Fabio’s journals to see how he sold the products on the black market.”

of small, old-looking journals. I

be nice

flash before my eyes.