His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 171

“Can you believe this Stena Tromplained while I drove off but Auldn’t hear her uncal babbles and quickly realized she weren’t here with me

That was great I didn’t even here Siena to talk to. When Frold Christian about wanting is be more monteed. this was not what I meant I couldn’t even enjoy my time with my family because I had to do Christian’s Joh

I couldn’t only complain though Sering Dario also had its advantages, and I had nothing edinst checking up on my friend who threw his dad aside just to help us. How would Daria fret about orring mut

After a while. I finally got to the motel location and made my way to the correct room. I knocked on the door and patiently waited for Dario.

“Serena?” Dario gasped in surprise. His confused look went to a big smile as he grabbed my hand and pulled me inside. “Serena, what are you doing here?”

1 laughed at his enthusiasm and pulled him into a quick hug, but he wasn’t ready to let go of me yet and held me tighter. “Surprise,” I spoke as I struggled to release myself from his grip

“I’m sorry!” Dario apologized. “It’s just that I hadn’t expected to see you here!”

He was so excited to see me, and I didn’t want to ruin it, so I let out the part that Christian send me to deliver a message. “How are you doing?” I asked as I looked behind him. “I think this is the smallest room I’ve ever been in, in my entire life.” Dario laughed as he walked further.

“But it’ll do. It’s just for a while until…

“Until the Lamberti’s accept you?” I chuckled at the nervous smile on his face. “Christian told them about you, and they would love to meet you,” I told Dario. “How does tomorrow sound to you?”

Dario was speechless and pulled me into another hug while I couldn’t help but laugh at his good energy. “Tomorrow is amazing. Tomorrow sounds great!”

“Good.” I nodded. Despite everything that had happened, he seemed to be in good spirits, and I wondered why. “You look happy today.” I commented. Dario grabbed my hand once again and looked into my eyes. “It’s because of you, Serena,” Dario admitted.

at his unexpected answer and almost felt guilty for not being able to return whatever he felt for me. I had always been loyal to Christian, and it would

your uncle?” I wondered as I took a step back. Dario, fortunately, got the hint and lowered his head. Did I make things

can finally breathe for once.” He said, relieved. It was good to see Christian kept his promise to keep his uncle safe, because who knew what Berto was

as I thought about his character development. He had changed from someone who despised Dario and did not want me near him to someone

tried to get into my head, but he’s not

was not a monster. If anything, he was even too

wanting preder

he shouldn’t protect,

to say

he forgave you, right?” I asked Dario “Why don’t you want to go back

forgive me. He’d kill me if he heard I’m meeting the Lamberti’s. All he cared about was Luca. He’s already

Luca?” I asked as my mind went back to our conversation from

Luca is the only one he has left who has the opportunity to take over the Lamberti’s”

I also grew up without parents, so meeting them was very special, and

sad look on your face ever again” He spoke as he pulled me into another hug. “You really love hugging me, don’t you?” I

smile and ruffled his hand through my hair. “You

knew what he was doing was

I treasure our friendship more than any power, and I didn’t want to lose you.”

he was also good at making it clear that I was nothing more than a friend. I had no

you.” I smiled as I handed him the golden ring. Dario grabbed the ring from my hands and gave me a surprised look. “He’s really

necklace and handed it to Dario. “This one is from your grandpa,” I told Dario. “Also, he is very excited to meet you.”

surprised. “My dad made these people out to be selfish and

really know what to do with them.” He chuckled. Neither

already looking at me. “Something’s different about you, am I right?” Dario smirked and stepped closer. I was eager to take a step back, but it was not

“I’m usually bare-faced, but not today.” I awkwardly giggled while Dario took one more step closer and moved his hand to my hair. He let his fingers brush