His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 294

Elena

“I don’t know. You’re the one who invited me.” Marvin leaned back. “So you can lead the conversation. What do you want to talk about?”

What did I want to talk about?

I knew a few subjects, but it wasn’t like I could just jump into the questions. I was known to make mistakes, and the alcohol in my system added to my tricky mouth.

“In that case, I want to know why you were in prison.” I decided. “No lies, no excuses—just the truth.”

The playful look on Marvin’s face had quickly changed to a serious expression. Unfortunately for him, we were long past the phase of asking each other about our favorite colors. “It seems like it has been on your mind for a while, hasn’t it?” Marvin spoke.

I turned my head, knowing I would only pity him if I would look into his eyes. “It has. I need to know who I’m hanging out with.”

Those words had a double meaning. I knew what the Castillo’s stood for, and I knew what Marvin was accused of, but it just wasn’t making any sense. Marvin and Panther behaved like any other normal citizen, so there must’ve been a misunderstanding.

“I was in for murder.”

The feeling of warmth disappeared from my body after hearing Marvin’s honest confession. Wasn’t he going to deny it this time? Wasn’t someone else in prison for that crime? Yes, I knew he had most likely killed others and call me crazy-but I did not care. The only thing I had to know was that he did not kill Stevie Maddens Anyone but him.

“I was wrongfully accused, though.”

A satisfied laugh had escaped from between my lips. Even if it was true, it wasn’t as if he would share it with me–but that did not matter because I could feel his sincerity. “It was for murdering a DEA agent.” Marvin continued. I didn’t utter a word and waited for his explanation.He was opening up to me, and all I had to do was listen.

“So there you have it. I went to prison for a crime I didn’t commit.” Marvin shrugged. “You deserve to know, and I don’t want to lie to you.”

I stared into Marvin’s eyes, trying to find a spot of weakness, but I couldn’t find it. Unless he was a certified liar, it indeed seemed like he was innocent.If I could only tell my dad and Alex about it.

“And the guy at the wedding?” I asked, hoping I wasn’t pushing it. Marvin hadn’t touched a single drop of alcohol, so whatever left his mouth was all on him. Was he going to tell me about the Hernandez?

“You’re not afraid to ask questions.” Marvin leaned forward Shit, this was not going as expected. What was ! even thinking? We weren’t even that close yet.

“I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have brought up the wedding.” I apologized. I was digging into his life. I felt too comfortable and failed to remember that the man beside me was a Castillo,

The worst thing was that he probably knew that I was aware. I mean, I saw him with a freaking gun in his hands, and he was not stupid.

“It’s not your fault.” Marvin smiled through his anger. Something seemed to be bothering him, but I was done with my interrogation. Not any amount of alcohol in my system could have me playing with my life.

but it was already too late for that. His brother was a subject he had been avoiding for weeks,

again. “What makes you think you crossed the line?” Marvin frowned. “Do I scare you?”

to go, Elena.

don’t scare me.”

“Good.”

how’s your life?” Marvin changed the subject. “Is your dad still getting

it is all because of

have been good

“That’s good.”

from my glass. “How’s your

was I

it

to know if you’re seeing

beautiful woman at the wedding who was glued to Marvin. I had also seen her a few times at the hospital and suspected she might’ve been the reason why he wasn’t into me. Any other person would’ve hated their

now Marvin told me.Well, that was embarrassing. The message was for me, and it was well-received.

you flowers and a

visits-I think you

around, only to come face to face with the person who I had never invited in the first place.His brother,

not be trusted. I could read demons. and this man was something different from

lips in anger. “What are you

what I would like to

we were all wondering the same thing. Rona, who stood

“I came here in peace.”

grabbed a bottle from the table. “It’s been a long time since I’ve had something other than J.

huffed. “What are you doing here?”

know who that is, Elena?” Victor ignored him. The way he said my name made me want to throw up. “J. Estaban was our great great grandfather

doing here?” Marvin raised his voice this time. Panther seemed nervous, which was a new expression to me. Good, so I wasn’t the only

“After you’ve punched me for

The harsh truth?

his, to calm him down. This was the side of him that I

excuse me.” Victor winked. “We haven’t officially met yet, but I’m Victor-his big

from beating him up. “If you feel wronged, we can discuss this outside,” Marvin spoke through gritted teeth. Whatever was going on between these two seemed

a natural reaction for you to punch me, after suggesting Tiago needs to

at Marvin. “M-mental facility?”

how bad was Tiago doing?

tell you?” Victor laughed out loud.

away his sorrows….but that doesn’t seem to be the case.”

warned

brow. “How about you tell Elena the truth about Tiago’s state?”

reason why he seemed so stressed all the time? Did he not trusted me enough to discuss

Victor stated. I was glad he did because Marvin

all because Marvin