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.”

making sure not

her hand suddenly grasping his. “I know you are.” She caressed his

Dario, Franco stayed behind—not wanting to take any part in

take me out of this misery so I can’t hurt anyone else-

you worry about

from destroying his wife’s happiness and pulled his two grandsons to the side.

Dario snarled. “That’s why I’ve informed and invited all aunts and uncles

realized there was more important stuff than wondering why Dario had run off and planned things on

that is real?” Christian beckoned to

mattered.

well.” Franco breathed.

my uncle, and I’ll make him pay.” Dario began. “But would it really be alright to kill

out for not having the right to decide over others’ lives, but that

Berto and Luca alive would only cause more

his question. “Do what you must do, then ask God for forgiveness.” He said. “But I do not want to see

regret later.

reason why the Lambertis were where

him up the same way he blew

taste in Christian’s mouth. Business remained business, but he could not forget his

“He’s your grandson. Do you give me your permission

“He has to face

“And Johnny-”

with his mother. She knows what needs to happen.” Franco shushed Christian. “It hurts to

be here

she’ll want to see her ex-husband and son

“Of course.”

by Christian’s aunts and uncles, who had all entered the room. Christian, who had never been the biggest fan of family reunions, saw that as his cue

Franco held his wrist tightly. “Christian?”

“Yes.”

not be like

“Be like what?”

an apology. He said. “I was wrong about Serena, so please stay and protect

decided to take his distance to focus on his family and leave the business to Dario.

more than she does, and there will never be

to Matteo Alfonzo went to Christian’s mind.

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 start without having to look over their

thought about what it is that I want?” He expressed his concerns. “Have

gulped, knowing he had a point. “What do you want?”

sighed, confessing. “I just want to get

head 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

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

them from their position had always been a thing, but he hadn’t expected Christian to really go

with Dario? Your brothers?” He asked, baffled.

her now.” Christian gave Franco a look, daring him to mention her again.

shouldn’t have told you to choose, but please don’t bail

have

just been here for a few months.”

it was still too soon to decide whether he would be a good leader or not.

me not to mention her, but have you considered Serena’s feelings? Because this is not the Christian show.” He said. “Just

finally found her real family, and he did not want to take

her opinion. He

about staying, but I’ll discuss it with her.” Christian exhaled, looking up, “I guess I should ask for

“Good.”

since all of you supposedly got everything under control.” Christian looked around the room. “I’ll head back

“Good.”

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

course he did.

“Grandpa-

“Sorry!”

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

Serena cackled, throwing back her head as Vince laughed along. “It’s on camera,

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