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

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“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.”

way, don’t say

his wife.

not

Gio held the baby in his arms. “Christian, it took you some time.” Gio chuckled as he made his way over to look at Siena. “Look who’s in a good mood as always.”

him about Dario over the phone, but he did everything for a reason. He wanted his brother to focus on Dana

to baby Micah,” Gio smiled and brought the baby closer so Christian could take a better look at him. “He looks like…an

Christian’s direction, but he could dodge it

back as he realized these were indeed people he shouldn’t be messing with. Even someone like him knew when to stop,

attention and stared at his cousin, who seemed to

presence.

are Gigi and Pia?” Christian wondered. Gio pointed to the curtains. “Playing doctor.” He explained

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

should probably give you a hug.” He commented and handed the baby over to Dana. “H-hug?”

stroller and opened his arms to pull Dario into a hug. “Yes, of course-I don’t like Johnny or Luca,

called out and looked behind him to talk to his wife.

finish his sentence, because Dana had already shook her head. “Johnny’s a bit better than Luca, but both are trash.”

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

sweet kid he once knew, but Johnny didn’t

Christian interrupted his brother. “Johnny’s my favorite cousin-yes, he’s a bit odd sometimes, but that’s what

better than all of us,” Gio complained. “The guy eats

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

Dario chuckled. He made

eat a hamburger with a knife and fork and took a deep breath. The Lamberti’s were just

meet your cousins?” Gio asked in a hurry, but before Dario could answer, his head was already turned.

and made their way to Christian. Gigi ran

nickname, but quickly recovered himself and pulled the two girls into a hug. “I missed you so much.” He smiled

and pushed his head into the stroller to see what she was doing, but

a startled look on his face and almost cringed at the idea of the two-year-old getting too close. “Up!” She demanded with a pout

her. She can’t walk by herself.” Gio rolled his eyes while Dario stared from

finger at Dario. Christian picked her up, while Gigi didn’t hesitate and placed her hand on

he looks like a prince!”

he’s your uncle.” Gio correctly her. Christian observed Dario and noticed how overwhelmed he was by the presence of the two little girls. He’s not that confident anymore, Christian thought

with a hopeful look on her face. Dario looked right into the eyes of

know, ask him.” Gio

grew up in a quiet environment and never experienced. something like this

you have money?”

to Gio, who were also waiting for his answer. “What

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

you watch my babies,” Gio suggested. Christian shrugged and gave him a nod. “Come on, let’s get the

like that?” Dario wondered while the two made their way to the cafeteria. “Yes,” Christian smiled. “You’ll get used to it after

Dario sighed and looked into Pia’s eyes. She was glued to Dario and buried her head in his shoulder. “Pia, this or

She spoke to his

Christian corrected her. “Come on, tell him what you

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

the same!”

gasped and stared from Christian to Pia. How

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

had an embarrassed look on his face and shrugged his