His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 181

Unlike Christian’s expectations, the drive to the hospital was as quiet as it could be, with the only sound being Siena’s babbling.

“So, how did you like the family?” Christian asked but felt stupid right after. It almost sounded as the weather is nice today, but he couldn’t take the silence anymore.

“Good…good.” Dario nodded. “Everyone was nice. Grandpa is so much different from what I expected. Grandma is also nice-and your mom? The best-

“My mom?” Christian laughed. Not many people liked Cesca, and he was aware of it. Sometimes he didn’t even know how he felt about her. “That’s a first. The majority dislikes her.”

Dario had a surprised look on his face. “Why?

“I don’t know where I should start, Christian replied. Knowing his mom, there was probably an entire list of reasons why people were not that fond of Cesca.

“She seems to love your dad a lot.” Dario noticed.

Yes, they are each other’s everything.” Christian chuckled. “There was a time I used to think that she didn’t love him, but she loves him beyond words. She isn’t that affectionate, but she shows it with her

action-

“And her eyes,” Dario commented as he looked over at Christian. “The way your parents look at each other…it’s the same way you and Serena look at each other.”

Christian tightened his grip around the steering wheel and tried to remain calm. He felt insecure by just hearing him speak about her, and it bothered him, but there was not a lot he could do. Dario was his cousin and making him feel like part of the family was his priority.

“Is that so?” Christian spoke, sarcastic. He felt relieved to see they had already arrived at the hospital and was eager to get out of the car. It was hard to interact with his cousin when all he mentioned was Serena. “We’re here.”

“We are,” Dario sighed. “It’s been a long time since I’ve been at a hospital-the elevators scare me.”

Christian had an amused look on his face and turned his head to look at Dario. “You too?” He asked in disbelief. “My dad and I don’t like them either!”

“Must be some family thing” Dario grinned. Not long after, the two made their way into the hospital and were headed towards Dana’s room. “Guess what? You get to push the stroller again!” Christian teased him as he pushed the stroller into Dario’s hands.

“Why are you always letting someone else push it?” Dario nervously asked. “Are you allergic to the material?”

“No.” Christian chuckled. He ordered Beau to push it because he felt as if it was his job to prepare him for fatherhood, but with Dario it was different. “I’m just asking you, because Siena is also your cousin.”

Dario looked down at Siena with a smile on his face as he took in Christian’s words and realized he was allowing him to be part of the family, Christian trusted him with Siena, and that was a lot. “I get it.”

“But shouldn’t we at least bring a present?” Dario wondered.

“No.” Christian shook his head. “Dana emptied all the stores already. My brother said no more presents.”

“I heard Gio is the coldest out of the three,” Dario spoke. It was well known that Gio was rude, grumpy. and angry all the time-but it wasn’t like that anymore. “He has changed…it’s because of Serena, Christian informed him.

The same brother he used to avoid had changed into a kind and reliable person, and everyone could thank Serena for that.

“I sec.”

look at him the wrong way, don’t say anything offensive, don’t do anything offensive-and

with his wife. He will kill

not hesitate to kill his cousin. “Look, we’re here.” Christian smiled

as

for a reason. He wanted his brother to focus on Dana and his three children. All he wanted was for

brought the baby closer so Christian could take a better look at

direction, but he could dodge

by Dana’s actions and stood back as he realized these were indeed people he shouldn’t be messing with.

to ask for Gio’s attention and stared at his cousin, who

presence.

Christian wondered. Gio pointed to the curtains. “Playing doctor.” He explained while Dana’s eyes finally moved to

manners!” She spoke with her mouth full. “I’m Dana. Nice to meet you!” She

He commented

and opened his arms to pull Dario into a hug. “Yes, of course-I don’t like Johnny or Luca, but there is hope for you!” He spoke as he pulled away and placed his hands on Dario’s

him to talk to his wife. “Do you like Johnny and

had already shook her head. “Johnny’s a bit better than Luca, but

Christian sighed. Dario was confused and didn’t know what to make

knew, but Johnny didn’t seem all that bad. “W-why don’t we

my favorite cousin-yes, he’s a

and better than all of us,” Gio complained. “The guy eats his hamburger with a knife and fork. I

down. He’s not from the royal family, he’s a Lamberti!” Dana agreed.

He made a quick note

took a deep breath. The Lamberti’s were just as his mom described them, loud and bold.

asked in a hurry, but before Dario could answer, his head was already turned. “Gigi, Pia-come here!”

from behind the curtain and made their way to Christian. Gigi ran into his

and pulled the two girls into a hug.

sound of Siena’s squeals and pushed his head into the stroller to see what she was doing, but all the baby could do was laugh. “So you’re also just as loud as them. You fit right

face and almost cringed at the idea of the two-year-old getting too close. “Up!” She demanded

her. She can’t walk by herself.” Gio rolled his eyes while Dario stared from Christian to Pia with frowned eyebrows.

picked

he looks like

correctly her. Christian observed Dario and noticed how overwhelmed he was by the presence of the two little

a hopeful look on her face. Dario looked right into the eyes of Pia, who couldn’t stop staring at him.

know, ask him.” Gio

a quiet environment and never experienced.

you

his throat and looked from Christian to Gio, who were also waiting for his

that there was a time where he didn’t like the guy. Dario wasn’t the cold person he thought he’d be, no.

while you watch my babies,” Gio suggested. Christian shrugged and gave him a nod. “Come on, let’s get the two of you some ice cream!”

way to

in

talk!” She spoke to his

“Come on,

strawberry ice cream cone with sprinkles!” Pia spoke without a

same!” Gigi told

gasped and stared from Christian to Pia. How can

Christian laughed in his face. “You really don’t have the slightest

his face and shrugged his shoulders. “Well, I never worked at a daycare,