His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 279

Marvin

I could see her staring at me from the corner of my eye, but I kept my look fixated on Tiago as the tears were rolling down his cheeks.

Given a chance, I would’ve rushed over to my brother’s side to wipe away his tears-even if they were tears of joy. I could not stand the sight of his tears, and it almost brought me back to the moment I went to prison. The moment I told him, he could not rely on me anymore.

Elena’s presence came as a surprise. After hearing my original partner could not make it, I didn’t make much out of it, but I was not prepared for this. Was she Anya’s acquaintance?

Seeing Elena felt like a dream, but she thought otherwise because it only took her a second to run off. I was okay with that because I had other things on my mind-such as the threat from the Hernandez.

Growing up the way I did, there was one rule which stuck by me, and that was to remain focused. I could not get distracted, and not even by someone as breathtakingly beautiful as Elena.

I did had to admit, it was easier said than done.

Something which started as a friendship had quickly changed into more for me, but for some reason, she did not feel the same. I was a man with a lot of pride, who wasn’t going to sulk about a woman, and I did not want to go back to prison for harassment, so holding her hand as we walked down the aisle felt like a

sin.

There was only one thing I needed to know, and that was what the hell she was doing here. Could she have played me?

My thoughts got interrupted by Anya, who took her last step down the aisle. She turned her head and showed me a bright smile while I gave her a nod in return. Forget Elena, there was only one thing on my mind, and that was to protect Tiago. But could I really forget her?

My dad had doubled the security-but we were still on the lookout. Anything suspicious could danger my brother’s life, and I was not going to let it happen. I would make sure this day went by smoothly, and I would protect him, even if I had to sacrifice my life for it.

Eventually. Anya was the one to wipe away Tiago’s tears and tilted her head as she looked at the love of her life. “You look beautiful,” Tiago whispered. The same Tiago who couldn’t even look our dad in the eye, or any woman for that matter-was getting married.

This was the reason why I sacrificed my freedom. I did it so he could take his time as he grew into a strong person and build his life.

Tiago wasn’t like me. He wasn’t a devil in disguise, and he was not a cold-blooded killer. He was a good man who had once made an unfortunate mistake because of family pressure. He couldn’t throw a proper punch, he couldn’t aim a gun, he did not like confrontations, and some would even say he was unfit to be part of this family.

I was supposed to be paying attention to the ceremony, but every now and then, my gaze would switch to Elena. She was staring at me, so why couldn’t I stare at her?

The side of her plump lips trembled as she blinked at me with her dark brown eyes. She didn’t utter a word, but there was no need for that-because I could see right through her.

“Why aren’t you talking to me?”

I bet those were the words she was dying to say, but she knew she didn’t have the right to, not after walking out on me.

Elena was what Mario Castillo would call a dangerous woman. Someone hungry for attention who hid behind her faux personality. I liked danger. I liked challenges, and Elena was a challenge.

filled with countless traditions, tearful vows, Anya’s addictive laughter,

looked at a pair of blue-colored braces. “Yes, neither can I.”

of befriending the men from the other

our pairs. Elena made her way over with baby

think we’re supposed to be holding hands, I

sigh as we walked down the aisle. In comparison to mine, her hands felt warm and sweaty. It was a sign of fear, so I couldn’t help but wonder if I

this way, and why

finally ask her that one question. What

hand from mine and stepped back. The frightened look on her face was enough to reconsider my decision, as I did not want her to throw a tantrum.

her name, she turned around and walked away. “Wait,

pulled a weird face and followed Tiffany, while I could only smile at her unique personality. She seemed so innocent, carefree, and bright, which made me wonder what I might’ve done

is like a boomerang, isn’t she?”

as Panther slammed his arm around my shoulder. “Her name is Elena, and I don’t think you’re making

even imagine how bad it would’ve been if I was not back home for the wedding. That would’ve meant that Elena had to deal with Panther, and I wouldn’t wish that on her. Luckily I was back in time and could free Panther from the duty he had never been interested in anyway. He meant a lot to Tiago, but he was not

when you throw a boomerang in the air, and it returns?” Panther laughed right before he pulled me into an aggressive hug. “Did you leave your brains

the one

and scanned the room to look for Elena, but she was nowhere to be found, meaning Tiffany must’ve dragged her outside for the pictures. I panicked for a split second as I realized I had also lost sight of Tiago and pushed Panther aside.

to keep an eye

heart to gather all of us before the wedding, to give us instructions. It was

time or energy to correct him as the only thing I could think of was Tiago. Keep it together, Marvin, I repeated in my head. Tiago was my main priority and not some woman who couldn’t even give me the time of her day. She even walked down the aisle, so she must

Panther reassured me as we made our way outside. I smiled as Tiago and Anya were gathered around their bridesmaids and groomsmen to prepare themselves

by his side made me feel at ease, and seeing the joy on his face made me feel

gaze shifted to Anya’s bridesmaids, but Elena was nowhere to be found. It was not that surprising as walking out was not something new to her. Where was

commented. First, it was Eliana, then it was boomerang, and now

you be keeping an eye on Tiago?” Panther butted in. It was no secret that he couldn’t stand that man either, but I did have to admit that it was hilarious how the tables

tell that his comment was directed towards me, but I was prepared to let

with the family first?” Victor folded his arms. “Or are their friends more

the family, I would’ve been at the hospital by now. One day I

toddler didn’t even ask me to be his groomsman, and that

that you’ve done

an end to it.

get under your skin because you don’t know how to ignore him.7 Panther concluded. It

frowned at my brother. It

Panther nudged me. We walked to Tiago and Anya, who wasted no time pulling us into a tight hug. “Marvin,

technically my brothers now-aren’t you?” Anya laughed. For some reason, she felt more at ease, now that she was officially a Castillo. She was a sweet girl,

he looked at Anya. “You look better than Tiago, but that isn’t a hard

while Tiago ran after him, leaving me behind with Anya. “He’s still like a little kid. He hasn’t changed a bit.” Anya giggled. I watched as Panther

out with the security, didn’t he?” Anya commented,

the subject. “I want to thank you for choosing my brother and for choosing to be