His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 244

It was a bright and sunny day, filled with talks and laughter. The Lamberti estate was full of guests, including different families who were all present for Lucio’s birthday party. His birthday was two weeks ago, but today felt like a good day to celebrate his existence.

A month had passed since everything went down, and for the first time in forever, things were actually going great. Everything was nice and peaceful.

“I’m happy to see all of you here together.” Lucio grabbed my hand to connect it with Christian’s We glanced at each other, and a soft smile appeared on Christian’s lips.

“So am I.” He spoke. It still seemed unreal, but our relationship was perfect. Every now and then, we had minor disagreements, but that was it.

“And you?” Lucio looked over at Cesca, who held Siena in her arms. “You should get along with your daughter-in-law.” He spoke. “Serena has always been like a daughter to me, so I need all of you to take care of her in the future.”

Hearing him speak as if he wasn’t going to be around anymore was hard to handle, but at the same time, it was something we couldn’t avoid. Despite his cheerfulness, he had become even skinnier and had lost most of his strength.

“Don’t worry. We get along very well.” Cesca cooed, kissing Siena. Whenever it didn’t involve the way I was raising Siena, sure-I would say we got along great.

“Uncle Chrissie, we need you to play hide-and-seek with us because they are cheating!” Gianna looked up at her uncle with her hands on her hips.

“S-sure.” Christian stuttered at the young girl bold enough to intimidate someone like him. She was starting to look more like Gio and acted like him too.

I giggled as Gianna pulled him to Dario and scolded them to pay attention to her rules.

After punishing his father, Dario had become a warm person and an even better leader.

Although it had been decided that he would be running the family business from the west coast to start over his life, having him around removed most of Christian’s burdens and granted him enough time to spend at home with his family.

“It’s good to see they’re getting along-isn’t it?” Lucio followed my eyes. “Shouldn’t you be with your family?” He looked at the Alfonzos.

As always, dad bragged about his achievements while Beau sent daggers with his eyes, joined by Franco who was trying to find away to make himself the topic of conversation. The relationship between dad and his so called enemies was still rocky, but it was definitely getting there.

“You’re my family.” I looked back at Cesca and Lucio. I’m good here.”

“You’re right-you are.” Lucio had a proud look on his face. “Did you know who came to visit me yesterday? Marc!” I could hear the joy from his voice.

Marc, who had distanced himself from the Lamberti business, had become nothing more than a best friend to Christian, and in a way, it was a good thing.

Spending time with a longtime friend without having to talk about business all the time eased his mind.

“How is he doing?”

“Good.” Lucio informed me. “He also agrees that you and Christian should finally set a date for the wedding.

“Oh, really?” I gulped, making him laugh. After all the things we had been through with the cheating drama-1 felt unsure about my feelings.

I knew I wanted to be with Christian, and I did want to marry him, but endless thoughts were going through my head.

What if he got bored of me after our marriage and would find some other Serena at a stripclub?

What if I couldn’t live up to his expectations and he filed for divorce?

I trusted him, but at the same time, I knew we were still not at that place and had changed my mind abour rushing things.

baby is born.” I bit my lip, regretting my words. By the looks of

for admitting it, but Siena was definitely her favorite, and somehow I believed it had to do with her still

would do. “I got this from my father, and he got it from my grandfather and so on.” He struggled to release the

it. Those were Franco’s traits and

the resort with Luca, trying to fix whatever

for my daughter-but I

Lucio’s lap but did not let go of her. “Please grow up knowing grandpa loves you very much, and don’t ever forget about me.”

back my tears. Bawling my eyes out at this man’s party would just come off as plain disrespectful, and I

single day.” Cesca kissed his cheek and grabbed Siena. “I’ll make sure she won’t forget about you and all you’ve done for this

was it.

I let the tears roll down my cheeks. “I’m sorry.” I

is allowed to cry today.” Cesca rushed to my side, leaning her head against my shoulder so she

tears. “I’m just so grateful-

Ashamed and apologetic, I looked at Christian, who pulled me in his embrace. “What did you do, mom!”

sound of Lucio’s laughter.

Cesca defended herself. “How am I to blame for

his throat, slowing down his laughter. “You must marry this girl, and the two of you must live a long and happy life.” He

that the same look Christian

two deserved much more time

get married.” Christian poked my invisible bump. “After the

if it was up to

She held his hands. “Are you tired? Do you need sleep? Do you need me to—”

yawned, grinning at her. “I’m still having fun. Take me around the

“Sure

the wheelchair. “I

to respect his father’s wishes. Christian was the same man who want Lucio to hold his own

went with it. “Serena, you should

“Sure.”

me to call over grandpa—”

is fine. I already spoke to him some time ago, so it’s okay.” The sides of Lucio’s lips curled. He paused to

of the Lamberti estate. Christian and Cesca supported him while I walked behind with holding

his creation. Cesca and Christian, who didn’t have anything with flowers,

off as rude-it was obvious they didn’t want to hurt

Lucio grabbed our attention. “My wife has been too ashamed to bring this up…but when I’m not here anymore-I would like for

Cesca whined. I giggled and caught up with the three so that

in with you?” I tapped my chin, pretending to be in

in this love-hate relationship

we can

and Cesca spoke

hadn’t brought it up, I’m sure Christian would’ve, and I could not tell him to not be with his soon to

would be honored to take over this house.” Christian

the next minutes, meaning we had more than enough time to adjust

situation, anticipating the day the cold woman would

nickname I had made up for her.

peace.” Lucio let out a heavy breath. “This is the happiest I’ve been

the exact words he had spoken after Dario told him Berto was no longer alive. Now

feel the same.” Cesca

to lay

further questions, Cesca sat down Lucio on the lawn and joined him.