His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 188

Christian

“So,” Dario awkwardly spoke. Christian gave Dario a shrug and pointed his head towards the warehouse. “You told me you’d lead the way, so I’ll let you lead the way.”

“I wasn’t talking about the way inside,” Dario spoke, irritated. “I was talking about the conversation.”

Christian let out a laugh and placed his hand on Dario shoulder to pull him towards the warehouse. “Oh. the conversation?” He spoke, sarcastic. “Do you even know what our cousin looks like?”

“I…have no idea,” Dario chuckled as the two made their way inside. Dario could not the unfamiliar faces and some of the family members who shot him an unamused glare.

“It’s nothing against you.” Christian explained to him. “It’s because they feel threatened by your presence.”

“My presence?” Dario questioned. Dario was confused and could not understand how anyone could dislike him when he tried his hardest to get along with everyone. “You have to understand, these people have worked really hard to earn our respect.” Christian shared. “And then you come along-

“So I haven’t earned your respect?” Dario asked, shocked. Christian was just as surprised by that statement because that was not what he meant. “You saved Enzo, and you abandoned your dad to help us…of course, you’ve earned my respect!”

Dario released a relieved breath and gave him a nod. “Exactly.”

went to Gina before it moved to Serena. It was never his meaning to abandon Serena, and if he could’ve taken everything back, he would’ve done it

shaken up.” Christian told him. He didn’t want to ge as it was none of his concern anymore. He was going to keep his

didn’t go by yourself?” He asked. “I mean, that’s a good thing.”

just trying to be how Serena wants

not the real you,” Dario concluded. “It’s like living in a lie,” He whispered the last part. Christian disagreed. He believed that he had not changed, and if he did, it was probably for the better. He could understand Dario had

cousin, Kenzo. Christian had never understood why

the stress from his face. The boy was uneasy and looked around him as if he was waiting for something to happen.

kid you were going to attack?” Dario asked Christian, who let out an annoyed sigh. “Are you going to talk to him now, or will you

turned around to look at the two. He took small steps forward and lowered his head. Christian kept his mouth shut as promised and

up? My name is Dario, I don’t think we’ve met, but I’m your cousin and

back of his neck and gave him

Kenzo yelled out in defense. People were starting to turn their heads, so

boy a sympathetic look while Christian pulled him along to a separate room. “Christian, we’ve

a chair for Kenzo. “Please, little cousin, make yourself feel

and sat down on the chair while Christian took several steps back. “Please, Dario.” He forced a smile on his face. “Thank you,” Dario spoke. He

I don’t think we’ve met, but I’m your cousin…my name is Dario.” He spoke with a charming smile on his face. “Kenzo,” He sighed. “It almost sounds like Enzo, is your name plagiarized, or did uncle Lucio inspire aunt

1. “1 “Let’s get to the point!” Christian spoke, annoyed, but Dario raised his hand, telling him to shut don’t know,” Kenzo whispered. Dario let out a chuckle and gave him a slight push against his shoulder. “You don’t know? Of course, you wouldn’t know.”

didn’t matter whether it was in good or bad times, Dario would never lose that smile. “Do

Dario looked at Kenzo’s shaking hand before he placed his hand on top of it. “You said you didn’t do anything, so