His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 246

“What do you have to say?” I leaned against the railing

Christian reached for something behind his back and showed me a small red box while I was still confused about what was happening. Was he going to propose to me again?

He opened the box, revealing a rose gold diamond ring that suited my taste.

Wasn’t this the part where he was supposed to get down on one knee?

“You should keep the one you have now because it meant a lot to my dad-but I also thought you should have something you like.”

“So you are asking me to marry you again?” I kept my hand to myself, unsure of what to do. Christian, who didn’t miss my odd behavior, nodded.

“I can do the ‘going on my knees, I love you, you’re the only one for me, crap again-but I don’t think you want to hear that.”

I didn’t. That would only be a waste of breath because the last time he said that, everything went downhill.

“I know you’ve been holding back on the wedding talks because you might think I’m not ready for this- but I am,” Christian spoke. “I do want to be with you, and I do not plan on leaving you ever.”

“Obviously.” I joked, flipping my hair. “There’s clearly no better option.”

“I’m glad we agree.” Christian told me. “I know I’m not perfect, and I know I suck at keeping my word-so I’ll be honest with you.”

“Yes?”

once told you about changing the family business?”

“Yes.”

a breath as I anticipated his following words. “I’m sorry, but I won’t be able to do that.” He spoke. “Although dad respected my decision, it’s not

be there because I was an

I was willing to sacrifice my freedom if that meant I got to spend the rest of my life with

that I won’t force our children to do something they don’t want to do, and I’ll let them decide

would be for the best. Christian was born into this, forced into this-and I didn’t want the same for my babies.

my dream. Her having the opportunity and the resources to do something I never got to do was a gift and

about how amazing she’ll be. When it comes to Siena… I don’t really think she got

the future, but for now-” He pulled out the ring and grabbed my hand, smiling. “Will you stay by my

to slip the ring around my finger. “You

know, and I’m glad,” Christian exhaled. I could sense there was more to

you want to get married?” He had

who didn’t like wasting time and felt the need to tie the knot. Christian would even do

courage, hoping my true feelings wouldn’t change the way he felt about me. “We should wait till after the pregnancy-and I believe we’re still in desperate need of therapy-so

raised a brow. “Is that still

“Yes.”

shifted uncomfortably. “Fine, sure. I get that.” He spoke, but deep down, I knew that was not the way he wanted it. I felt terrible for breaking his heart,

run to Vegas and do it there.” I tried making him smile, not knowing

sad frown with a flirtatious smirk. “That works for me.

so corny.” My cheeks flushed, cringing

true, though.” He smiled sadly. “Are