His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 287

Marvin

Today was Anya’s funeral, and it pained me to know that I couldn’t even be there. She was a good person with a good heart and had a long life ahead of her.

A part of me felt guilty for obeying my dad’s wishes, but more so for planning on seeing not only Daniel Stanfield but also Elena today.

“I thought I told you to stay out of trouble.”

I laughed at the familiar voice and raised my hand to greet Daniel. He had a bouquet in his hands and wore his rare everyday clothes.

Seeing him in something other than a uniform was refreshing for a change. “How can I stay out of trouble if others won’t let me?”

Daniel chuckled as he placed the flowers on the nightstand. “That’s true.”

“So I heard you called for me.” He spoke, sitting down. “Although you were my favorite inmate, I hope you know I’m risking a lot by just coming here.”

“Then why did you?”

Daniel grew an embarrassed smile on his lips and shrugged his shoulders. He came here because he owed it to me. We both knew that. “So, what can I do for you, Marvin?”

“I’m not going to waste any time. I heard Danny Hernandez is in your unit-

“Oh, no, no, no!” Daniel argued. “I don’t know what’s going on with this Hernandez versus Castillo beef, but I have a family-so I’m staying out of it.”

“So he’s in your unit?” I played with the string in my hands, ignoring his words. Perhaps these were the words of a spoiled little kid, but I didn’t take rejection very well. Daniel, who clearly felt pressured, took a long sip from his water bottle and wiped his forehead. “I knew coming here was a bad idea.” He muttered under his breath.

“What do you want, Marvin?”

I thought back on my time in prison and the Castillo’s who stood behind me. To execute my plan, I needed someone I could trust and someone willing to do anything. “I want you to tell me which of the Castillo men seems the most trustworthy.”

“Castillo men?” Daniel scoffed. “You have no shame, discussing this with a prison guard.”

“As far as I’m concerned, you’re not wearing your uniform,” I remarked. Unfortunately, Daniel had a lot to say. “Listen, I know you care a lot about your family…your wife Melany, and your three children?”

with trembling lips. I felt bad it had to go this far, but I didn’t have a choice. My position as

take care of your family,

“Manny Che’s the most loyal.” He suggested. “That man would

to annoy me. I reached for the envelope on the nightstand and handed it to Daniel. It was the envelope which I had

at the

have to do is deliver it-and

I open it?”

Too many questions….

have to kill you,” I spoke, ending the discussion as soon as it started. The complexion of Daniel’s face paled as he took in my threat.

What’s up with the face?” I spoke after noticing the poor man was close

not in any position to

had to be me. I was so put on going to Tiago’s wedding, despite knowing the risks, and

was so deeply in denial that I even tried to convince myself that it couldn’t have been the Hernandez, but

me too,” I said. “I am also sorry.”

until it was time for him to get back to his duties. Correctional officer or not, it felt nice to talk to someone normal for a change. Perhaps that’s why

right time to see

to make eye contact with Panther. Unfortunately,

are true, you’re a thing with the prison guard?” Victor commented, letting the door slam behind him. The pain I had was already enough, and looking at

medicine.

it had to be holding grudges, and I would never forget the last words which had left his mouth. I will never forget how he worried more

shrugged. “I’m here to check up on my

Liar.

Victor ignored my request and stepped closer. “I was expecting something

you for protecting Tiago?” I said, shocked. “We have lost Tiago the moment we’ve lost Anya. You know

come to visit.” He recalled. “Do you know what his reaction was when I told

“No?”

the mocking grin on Victor’s

understood that Anya was his priority at the moment-but someone like Victor wasn’t able to understand. Someone like Victor only cared for commotion and enjoyed pitting two brothers

waiting for me to react, but I wouldn’t give him the

I ask

around. “Ask away?”

you still here?”