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.

I bit my lip, regretting my words. By the

Cesca saved the conversation, staring at her granddaughter. I felt terrible for admitting it, but Siena was definitely her favorite,

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

Those were Franco’s traits and

still at the

daughter-but I couldn’t disrespect Lucio either. Just nod and

of her. “Please grow up knowing grandpa loves you very much,

held back my tears. Bawling my eyes out at this man’s party would just come off as plain disrespectful, and I couldn’t do that.

“I’ll make sure she won’t forget about

was it.

tears roll down my cheeks. “I’m sorry.” I covered my face with my hands and looked away, huffing.

leaning her head against my shoulder so she wouldn’t drop Siena. “Today is supposed to be

know.” I wiped my tears. “I’m just so grateful-

she crying?” A voice interrupted us. Ashamed and apologetic, I looked at Christian, who pulled me in his embrace. “What did

the sound of Lucio’s laughter.

herself. “How

marry this girl, and the two of you must live a long

the same look Christian gave to me?

much more time together, but

married.” Christian poked my invisible bump. “After

was up to

to her husband’s side. “What is it?” She held his hands. “Are you tired? Do you need sleep?

“I’m still having fun. Take me around the

“Sure

reach the wheelchair. “I want

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

went with it. “Serena,

“Sure.”

want me

no-this is fine. I already spoke to him some time ago, so it’s okay.” The sides of Lucio’s lips curled. He paused

estate. Christian and Cesca supported him while I

flowers are really nice.” Lucio took in the smell, admiring his creation. Cesca and Christian, who didn’t

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

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

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

want us to move in with you?” I tapped my chin, pretending to be in deep thoughts. It felt

hand in this

suppose we can do that-why

Christian and Cesca spoke at

hadn’t brought it up, I’m sure Christian would’ve, and I could not tell

house.” Christian

the next minutes, meaning we had more than

with my second mom.” I poked fun at the situation, anticipating the day the cold woman would

Cesca’s lips trembled in fear at the new nickname I had made

be at peace.” Lucio let out a heavy

spoken after Dario told him Berto was no longer alive.

the same.” Cesca agreed.

front of a big area of lawn. “I want to lay down on the grass.” He said.

further questions, Cesca sat down Lucio on the lawn