Chapter 240

Christian

“Father, mother-what a pleasant surprise!” Berto said as the two followed his eyes.

In the doorway stood the person he despised the most.

Franco Lamberti

Just as Dario and Christian were about to step closer, Franco stuck out his hand, ordering them to stop.

A shocked Maria made her way to the front to take a better look at her son. “Roberto……” She had difficulty speaking. “What happened to you?”

Christian did not know his grandma as an emotional woman, and as far as he knew, she had bottled up her feelings and had never expressed her loss.

Franco and Maria being on good terms after everything that happened proved for Christian that his grandpa had already confessed his sins to Maria. The two were probably in in together.

He left Berto behind, and Christian could understand why he did that. His uncle was insane.

His thoughts were interrupted by the sound of a hard smack. Shocked, Christian ran over to his grandma, holding her cheek, and pulled her backward, realizing the situation.

Berto hit her

Before anyone could properly process what had happened. Franco pulled off his rings and repeatedly connected his fist with Berto’s jaw. “You sick fuck. I’ll personally make sure you’ll die today!” He growled, but his son was still unamused, carrying the same cocky smirk across his face.

“You made me this sick. You did this to me!” He lost his temper. “I saved Lucio from that fire, but you left me to burn knowing I was alive!”

“And till this day, it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life!” Franco yelled back.

“That wife of yours was a nuisance. Look at what she’s done to you!”

Worried about the amount of hatred his grandpa expressed towards Dario’s mom, Christian glanced at his cousin who was slowly twisting the ring around his finger. His mother’s ring.

Whatever resentment his grandpa might be feeling against Dario’s mom, Christian did not believe it was the right time or place to discuss it.

“I heard she passed away.” Franco raised his head, scoffing. “Good for her.”

“Are we done, grandpa?” Dario shifted awkwardly, quietly giving Franco a message he did not understand.

“Not quite.” A figure appeared from the dark as the room was filled with the sound of wheels. The mysterious figure rolled his wheelchair to expose himself.

“Dad?” Christian recognized the man.

He clenched his jaw, thinking about how he was the only one surprised and sensed this must’ve been another one of Dario’s surprises.

Rather than angry, he felt betrayed and couldn’t understand how they could even give this ill and weak man a harder time than he already had.

“B-brother.” Berto stuttered. With tight fists, he sat up straight and blinked his eyes. “Is that really you, Lucio?”

Lucio answered with a nod and moved his wheelchair to his brother while Christian stood on the stand-by to jump in whenever necessary. One punch to Lucio’s face would be enough reason for Christian to choke his uncle to death.

Surprisingly, Berto had not shown any sign of aggression and carefully reached for his brother’s face. forgetting about the chains. “It’s really you.” His voice cracked. “I’m finally seeing you from up close after all these years.”

Lucio chuckled. “You’ve made quite the mess, didn’t you?”

“I’m sorry,” Berto mumbled. “Just kill me, please.” A tear left his eye.

Dario balled his fist. “Is this a damn joke to him?” He spoke the words Christian had been thinking all along. “He’s a grown man.”

“Why did you hurt mother?” Lucio asked calmly, resting his hand on his brother’s cheek.

“Mother?” Berto widened his eyes. “I hurt mother? I’m so sorry.”

rolled his eyes, making sure not to buy

go and knelt to see her son, her hand suddenly grasping his. “I know you are.” She caressed his

like Christian and Dario, Franco stayed behind—not wanting

sorry little brother.” Berto said. “Please take me out of this misery so I can’t hurt anyone

don’t you

a moment.” Franco prevented Dario from destroying his wife’s happiness and pulled his two grandsons to the side. “You should at least let them say goodbye.”

snarled. “That’s why I’ve informed and invited all aunts and uncles so that they can give that man a

his head afterward. He slowly realized there was more important stuff than wondering why Dario had run off and planned things on his own. These were the consequences of

all of that is real?” Christian beckoned to Berto, wanting to know the

mattered.

is not well.” Franco breathed. “Mentally unstable-so who

get me wrong, he should pay for what he did to my uncle, and I’ll make him pay.” Dario began. “But would it really

out for not having the right to decide over others’ lives, but that was something he had agreed

alive would only

ask God for forgiveness.” He said. “But I do

first, regret

the Lambertis were

when I blow him up the same way he

alone with Franco left an uncomfortable taste in Christian’s mouth. Business remained

asked, not meeting Franco’s eyes. “He’s your grandson. Do

lips. “He has to face the consequences for

“And Johnny-”

Christian. “It hurts to think this way about my

be here

Franco frowned. “I highly doubt she’ll want to see her ex-husband and son in a

“Of course.”

uncles, who had all entered the room. Christian, who had never been the biggest fan of family reunions, saw

step, Franco held his wrist tightly.

“Yes.”

not be like

“Be like what?”

He said. “I

was at a loss for words, already having decided to take his distance to focus on

never be someone who loves you more than she does, and there will never

that to Matteo Alfonzo went to Christian’s mind.

dream was for Siena to do her best in school, study hard and take over the hotel he had built for her. He wanted his daughter and his unborn child to have a clean

He expressed his concerns. “Have any of you ever

knowing he had a point. “What do

sighed, confessing. “I just want

spin, and he did not want to worry about that ever again. “How many Fabios and Bertos do I have to experience until I really lose her one day?” Christian demanded an answer. “Call

and I told you I’m sorry.” Franco widened his eyes, not expecting him to make such a big deal.

been a thing, but he hadn’t expected Christian to really go through

it with Dario? Your brothers?” He asked, baffled. “Serena?”

you care about her now.” Christian gave Franco a look, daring him to mention her

to choose, but please don’t bail on everyone.” He pushed his shoulder. “You’re surely not thinking about letting your old grandpa get out of retirement, right?”

you have

been here for

The two had grown close. He trusted him with his life-but it was still too soon to decide whether he would be

you told me not to mention her, but have you considered Serena’s feelings? Because this

through, Serena had finally found her real family, and

even thought about her opinion. He just wanted to keep his family

her.” Christian exhaled, looking up, “I guess

“Good.”

around the room. “I’ll

“Good.”

scratched his head. “Beau dropped me off like garbage and went off to

course he did. It’s an Alfonzo.”

“Grandpa-

“Sorry!”

loud sound of Serena’s laughter and ended up in the cinema

don’t worry-I got her good.” Serena cackled, throwing back her head as Vince laughed along. “It’s on camera, and I believe UFC should give me

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