His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 284

Elena

I peeked at Panther, who was driving the car, and wished for all of this to be over. After hearing the news about Anya, I was in such a daze that my mind could not work properly. Perhaps that was why I went along with Panther.

Only now had I realized that he was not some helpful man but a criminal. I almost gasped, thinking about the reason why he would willingly want to drive me home. Was he going to get rid of me because I knew too much? What was it exactly that I knew?

Panther sighed. “Don’t worry. You’re safe.”

He must’ve read my uncomfortable body language. “Marvin somehow ended up taking a bullet for you… which means you might mean more to him than I thought.”

Panther was right, and there was no denying it. I had made Marvin out to be a monster, but he was eventually the one who had saved my life. He could’ve run over to his brother, but he didn’t.He took a bullet for me.

One person who unfortunately couldn’t be saved was Anya. I stared at Panther, wondering how close the two must’ve been. He must’ve known her for years, but I could not see an expression on his face and could not tell how he felt about her wrongful death.

“W-will Marvin really be okay?”

If I weren’t that curious, I wouldn’t be talking to Panther-but a lot was going through my head. Marvin was in a coma, and Tiago had clearly lost his mind. I just had to know.

Panther nodded. “Yes, he doesn’t like unfinished business.”

Of course, he didn’t. Someone came after his family, and the person claimed to be from the Hernandez. Of course, he would fight his way through so he could get revenge because that was the kind of person he was. “I understand. The people who did this to Anya can’t just get away with this.”

Surprised, I turned my head as a laugh escaped from between Panther’s lips. “I was talking about you, Elena.”

I felt my body go numb as I listened to Panther’s words. “Huh, me?” I pointed to myself. What did that even mean? Again, was it because I knew too much?

“I didn’t know I’d be able to smile tonight, but you somehow managed to make me do it.” Panther spoke. It was the first time since he had shown some emotion about the unfortunate event.

“Were you and Anya close?” The words left my mouth. I was supposed to ignore him, but I just couldn’t leave without answers. If the two were close, it meant that I could give the key to Panther. After seeing how Mario Castillo looked at me, it was better for me not to show my face anymore. I had to stay out of this.

“She was like a sister to me.” Panther whispered. His hands gripped the steering wheel tightly, and the look in his eyes grew dark. He seemed angry and perhaps a bit hungry for justice. He clearly cared for her.

Should I give him the key instead?

“Anya…she seemed like a person who thought everything through.” I continued. I could only give him the key if I could decide whether to give him the key or not if I knew what kind of person she was.

confirmed. “She was the type of person who knew exactly what she wanted, bossy, very clear

likely a reason to vent about Anya, but to me, it was something different. It was the thing I needed to hear to realize that the key was meant for Marvin and only for

give you my

my question, looked at me for a split second with widened

like that!” I clarified. He must’ve gotten the wrong idea. Panther released a relieved breath.

was just going to ask you to give me a call when Marvin wakes up if you don’t

of course. He’d like

hospital bed in the first place. I complicated the situation by following him, and if I didn’t freeze-he wouldn’t have to

Despite everything, I didn’t want my dad to die-and that was exactly what would happen if he would’ve seen me in a car with Panther. I

were to recognize my dad or Alex as

Castillo were to find out about

Panther frowned. He stopped the car and pulled out his

as if my life depended on it and was in a rush to get out. It was a good thing it was dark outside as I didn’t want anyone in the

stopping me in the process. Would he be onto

“I’m sorry,” He cleared his throat. “I just want to make sure that we’re on the same page about…you

I became a witness because I was at the wrong place at

the room when it happened, but it somehow seemed like these people were trained to lie, and I was sure they had something up his sleeves. What

I’ve seen.” I forced a smile.

“And that is?”

either, so I knew what was expected of me. Giving the key to Marvin was

good, really good.” Panther shot me a

car. Anyone in my position would’ve probably taken baby steps towards their house, but I was scared for my life and sped off in a hurry. As expected, Alex leaned against the door, and I

I asked. Alex

long sip. Satisfied, he wiped his mouth and nearly stumbled as

grabbed me by my shoulders. “Elena, what is all of this?” He shook my body. “Why were you there? Why did they say

position you have put me in? You

yelling back would only worsen things. “Yes, now!” He squeezed my shoulder. I yelped in pain as I pushed him off. “Ow,

and his other against his heart as he almost fell to the floor. “I’m hurting you?” He repeated. “I’m the one who is

and you’ve been running around like some cheap. some cheap… some cheap…

cheap what,

almost sunk after hearing his words, and I didn’t even want to know what he was about to call me. “You’re just like that woman.” My

That woman?

were pricking my eyelids. I have had a lot of nicknames, but being compared to my mom wasn’t something to celebrate. Making up fake scenarios without knowing all of the facts was something that only my dad could do.

that this is how you feel about me.” I held back my tears. Alex showed me a regretful look and rushed

know that’s

chuckled. “Relax?” He ran his hand through his hair. He looked at me with dark eyes