His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 172

Christian

Not long after Serena left, the Alfonzo’s also said their goodbyes Christian felt terrible for ending Serena to check up on Dario, but he was determined to have a peek at his uncle and did not want her to get involved

“111 take care of the baby, so you can spend some more time with your dad.” Cesca announced and left with the baby before Christian could even give her a proper answer, but he didn’t mind. It wasn’t as if Siena was used to seeing her grandparents on a daily basis.

It was almost time for Lucio’s daily walk, and as expected, Christian had offered to take him. “Would you really like to do that?” Lucio spoke full of happiness. Christian felt guilty for playing with his dad’s feelings, but this was the only way. “I can’t wait to see Dario tomorrow” Lucio smiled.

He moved his eyes to his grandfather, who had been eyeing him for several minutes and knew he was suspicious of him. Franco was not a stupid man and Christian had already learned a long time ago. Neither was Lucio, but unlike Lucio, Franco was in his right state of mind.

“Christian, come here real quick.” Franco suddenly called out. Christian stood still for a few seconds and wondered whether it would be for the best to ignore his request, but just by looking at his grandpa’s eyes. he could tell that, that was out of question.

“So what’s up?” Christian asked as Franco pulled him to a corner. “Don’t ‘what’s up’ me, tell me what you’re up to.” Franco smirked as he slammed his arm around his shoulder.

Christian had already decided to keep him out of it, no matter what, but he couldn’t exactly say he was prepared. He knew his grandpa was a difficult man who was determined to get to the bottom of things. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“I’m not stupid,” Franco spoke. “You might fool your dying father, but you won’t fool me.”

“I’ve led this family for years, and I’m smarter than you,” Franco stated as he looked at him full of suspicion, but Christian wouldn’t budge. “I’ve been thinking about Serena’s questions, and how you were telling us about Dario.” Franco chuckled. “I already knew something was up when she, out of all people, came to visit me.”

“What do you want?” Christian snarled. “It’s time for dad’s walk, so what do you want?”

“You know about the warehouse, don’t you?” Franco suddenly spoke as Christian’s face went pale. “You’re probably looking for the money, but not for yourself because you’re not like that.” He concluded. “You’re humble, and you don’t care for that money. All you care about is keeping Serena and Siena safe.”

Franco paced back and forth while Christian figured it was better just to keep his mouth shut. As expected, his grandpa was not that stupid and knew exactly what was going on.

“Dario’s suddenly on your side, my other grandson who was MIA for a while suddenly returns with a black eye, I can’t seem to reach Luca, Johnny’s being weird and so are you-” Franco continued. “Something is going on, and I do have a theory…but that’s impossible.”

Christian hoped for the best and lowered his head as he worried his grandpa might have found a breakthrough. “Christian, are you coming?” Lucio interrupted the two.

Franco removed his arm from Christian’s shoulder and gave him a suspicious look. “I’ll get to the bottom. of this. You go and walk your father.”

and made his way only for Lucio “What did he want from you!” Lucio complained. “Can’t he see

endless complaints and pushed his wheelchair to make his way to the garden.

Dana is finally having the baby tonight.” Lucia spoke. “It means my

“He told toe

have it easy because his youngest, Pia, required special needs and could not walk, and Gianna was a handful, but still. Dana was at least open to the idea of having more children and wanted to have a

Serena?” Lucio asked. Christian sighed as he pushed the wheelchair into the direction of the garden. “That’s a rude question, dad.” He chuckled. He honestly never liked that

Christian spoke before realizing where he was heading. That was the same question he had asked Serena. “That question can hurt people.

you don’t have to attack me—it was just a question.” Lucio chuckled. “But I

in his head and could finally figure out why Serena was skeptical about having more children. It’s all my fault, Christian thought as his mind went to Serena,

move in and gave her the cold shoulder, betrayed her while

–

lucky that she even wants to be with me, so I shouldn’t demand that much.

of his character development. The Christian he once knew didn’t care about anyone’s feelings and made

Lucio told him. Christian took in his dad’s words and slowly scanned his eyes through. the fences surrounding the garden. What if Dario was wrong? What if his uncle, Berto, just coincidentally left the house around that time?

cold towards all of you, I never told you how much I love you, I was always

Christian rolled his eyes. “We’ve already discussed it-it’s okay, don’t worry about it.”

Lucio sulked. “Can I at least

his hardest to notice anything unusual, anything which could lead him towards his uncle. “Christian, I’m dying,”

hysterically

his fatfge. That’s right, he thought. His dad was dying while he was trying to

Christian smiled while he leaned forward to kiss Lucio’s cheek. “See Lucio pointed

Christian spoke. “The garden looks nice, by the way” He commented. “We weren’t even

gardeners who brought some life back to the garden. “It looks pretty. doesn’t it?” Lucio smiled

with that guy?” Christian scoffed. “He must be sweating under all of that. I mean, come on

covered under that net.” He commented. “He’s planted me some lovely hyacinths, but

me.”

a startled look on his face. “Uh, is there something wrong?” He asked. Christian shook his

those were not his true intentions. His eyes were glued to the man with the net hat. The man dropped whatever he was holding and stared right back at Christian. “D-didn’t uncle

that was. “He did,” Lucio spoke, while Christian arms went numb. “My brother and I used to plant them all the time whenever your great-grandmother got sick. We loved the fragrance —so it’s a good reminder

took several breaths as he kept staring at the man. The net hat

Berto Lamberti.

continued, but no words were able to reach

asked. “You know I

left, right-that’s it!” He quickly explained while Lucio was still confused. “Oh, okay,” Lucio smiled. It’s time to figure out this thing anyway.”

Christian smiled. “I’ll meet you