His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 228

“I knew this was a bad plan,” I whispered to myself while trying not to faint in the changing room.

After my crazy idea, I decided to just go for it and called Luca’s number-not expecting him to answer, but he did.

I told him I wanted to meet up with him and managed to manipulate Emilio and Beau-into taking me to a public mall. Yes, I was stupid-but to a degree which was why I knew that a public meeting would be the only way, even if it had to be in this tiny, uncomfortable space.

I held my breath, feeling a presence behind me. “Serena…we meet again.” I recognized Luca’s voice.

I turned around and opened my eyes to meet the man standing in front of me. He wore a black hoodie, covering half of his face. I had expected to be scared, but I wasn’t. Deep down, I was still hopeful that he would be the old Luca. The one who was once willing to give his life for me.

“What?” Luca chuckled. “No hug, no warm welcome?”

I scoffed. “After everything you’ve done?” I asked. “Because I don’t know if you’re aware, but Dario..your brother Dario? His uncle is dead because of you—”

“Don’t!” Luca slammed his fist against the wall, cornering me. “That was on my dad. That wasn’t me, so -don’t!”

I kept my mouth shut. My words had affected him deeply. “Believe it or not… I don’t always agree with his

ways.

I truly wanted to believe that-but Luca still had a choice. Despite everything, Lucio would still be willing to welcome him back into the family, and so would Franco.

“Anyway, I’m not here for any of that.” I rolled my eyes, so I didn’t have to look at him. “I’m here to make a deal. One your father will like.”

“I’m listening.” Luca backed off. It was now or never-but I wouldn’t run away, and I would not turn my back on the Lamberti’s. Not this time.

“Although your dad claimed he didn’t want to hurt Christian….I heard he’s changed his mind.” I began. “I heard he would let the Lamberti’s be, in trade for my…presence.”

Luca chuckled. “You’ve heard correctly.” He confirmed. “It’s nothing personal, but taking away someone he cares about is the same as attacking the family business-so either one will do.”

“Believe it or not, he also cared about you. I reminded Luca. “You broke his heart.”

“He doesn’t. If he did, he would’ve been there for me.”

which was why I didn’t get into it. “I want your dad to return Siena’s money, all of it-and I need him to guarantee to let me live…..for another ten months,” 1 spoke determinedly. “I’ll

makes you think you have the right to live for another ten months?” He brought his lips to my ear. “Not that we would kill

be

“I’m pregnant.”

could blame me? I was supposed to share

break, do you?” He laughed. “What’s the point of protection if people

my arms as a way of showing him that I wasn’t playing around. “These are my terms, and the baby will be returned

it’s getting interesting.” He clicked his tongue. “You want to exchange

I do.” I snarled. “And I don’t have all day, so I need

to hear about this.” He

I frowned. “And how do you know I’m not

knew my life was precious, I hadn’t expected it to

spitting in his face.”Because h know the type of person you are.” He spoke calmly. “You’re a greedy, gold-digging bitch who will do anything, so your daughter doesn’t have to strip the

Keep calm, Serena.

breathe out.

do I know you’re not the one lying?” I turned the question. “I know how

cackled. “As long as I get to see Christian miserable, I couldn’t

was pathetic. That was the only word left to describe him. He was a

you, but I’m afraid I have to go, princess.” Luca kissed my cheek forcefully. I closed my eyes

opening my eyes. With sweaty palms, I held the wall for support and took several

could not go back on my word.

days from now, I would belong to Berto and

alive in there?” Emilio called out. “How are your dresses?”

I’m still alive.” I left the changing room. Regardless of everything, I

why I agreed to this,” Beau complained. “You might be

while I followed behind them. “She has been forcing me to tag along with all these baby stores, and it’s making me

let her. You shouldn’t be giving her a hard time? Emilio spoke. “Milo’s mom was the same.” He continued. “I never joined her though.

own, so I could only hope that Christian would be able to do the same. We were all aware of his love for Siena, and I knew without a doubt that he would love the new

around and wiped a tear from my eye. I was

my hand. What was the point of buying these dresses if I wouldn’t be able to wear them anyway?

pay!” Emilio decided, throwing the bunch on the counter. Beau shook his