His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 303

Elena

With an uncomfortable feeling in the pit of my stomach, I looked out of the window as we drove through the familiar Castillo estate. This was what I wanted, right? So why was I freaking out?

I only had to play my cards right, so I could at least see Tiago. All he had to do was give me a name, and maybe that would be enough for my dad to end his one-sided beef with Marvin.Everyone happy.

Why did I even care for that man?He called me so many names, but at the end of the day, he was still my dad.

I looked down at Alex’s missed phone calls and decided to send him a text. The last thing I needed was for him to track my phone or to threaten the Castillo’s. That would not end up well for him.

“Is Marvin even home?” I asked Panther. Me being here was already crazy enough, and I didn’t want to overstep boundaries.

“Yes, he has yet to return to his duties.” Panther spoke.

“Which are?”

Panther stopped the car and rolled his eyes as he looked at me. I know what he was thinking. I wasn’t exactly in any position to ask questions. “The DEA agent’s daughter is asking me about the Castillo’s duties.” Panther whispered. “This is crazy.”

“Sorry.” I looked down, embarrassed, before getting out of the car. Before I could get to my luggage, Panther had already grabbed it for me and led me inside.

“I can’t believe he really kicked you out. Not even Mario is like that.” Panther commented. So apparently, my dad was a bigger monster than a cartel boss-no big deal.

“Come on.”

“You know what, I’ll just wait outside.” I scratched my head. Panther shot me an annoyed look. “No, you’re coming with me.” He said. “Just work along, please.”

“But Marvin isn’t expecting me, and-”

“Elena?”

Panther and I turned our heads and stared at Marvin. He squinted his eyes and stepped

closer as if he couldn’t believe that I was actually in his

presence.

“Marvin….hey.” I greeted him awkwardly. Marvin mimicked me. “Hey?”

“Is everything okay?” He asked, worried as his eyes moved to the suitcases in Panther’s hands.

“What are you doing here?”

See, he didn’t want me here.

“I uh-”

Panther huffed. “She got into an argument with her dad, and he kicked her out.” He explained At least I didn’t have to do it myself.

I bit my lip, waiting for Marvin’s reaction. The last thing I expected was for him to crack a laugh.Did he think this was funny?

chuckled. “What was it

never find out

his arms. “And now you need a place to stay, and you expect it to be here?” He spoke rudely. My eyes turned big as I looked from Marvin to Panther. This

“N-no!”

but that’s not

myself from embarrassment. Marvin and Panther shared a look and burst out laughing. What was so

down.” Marvin

just kicked you out right after work, didn’t He?”

I smelled like my dad.

out.” Marvin sighed. “Not even Mario Castillo is

shrugged. “That’s what I

need you to prepare a room for

stared into my eyes and smiled. “Yes,

take care of

“Yes, sir!”

to, and I was afraid that wouldn’t change. I didn’t like random

okay?” I asked once again. “Because I can also call my

hands as he desperately held back his laughter. “You have friends?” He mocked me. Unfortunately,

annoying sometimes.” I smacked his shoulder. The Marvin from the emails was slowly making a comeback, but at the end of the day, that’s what I wanted, so I had no right to complain.

Marvin smiled. “But why did you call Panther instead

him.” I shook my head. Only a second later, I realized it might’ve been the stupidest thing to leave my mouth, and by the looks of it-so did Panther. “I’m sorry, I’m lost,” Marvin spoke,

a signal, forcing me to take care of this situation. “I mean, I did

sarcastically. He was not in his wheelchair anymore, so I wondered why he hadn’t returned to these so-called

back to work.” Panther took his distance.Nice escape.

words were enough for Panther to walk

so that he could give me a name. I couldn’t be too desperate because that would only come off as suspicious.I had to play my cards

frowned. I snapped out of my thoughts and noticed how he observed my every move. “Yes, I’m fine.” I forced a smile.

our attention. She handed

didn’t fail to surprise me, it had to be

in everyone’s business.

didn’t know we paid

smile on her face. Despite the scolding, it was nice to see that Marvin seemed to have a good relationship with them. Well, everyone except for that one maid who was guarding Tiago’s door.

intertwined our hands and pulled me along. “Come on. I’ll

of the mansion, Marvin took me to the third floor. “Here’s where you’ll be staying.”

admired the hallway as he led me to my room.

I wondered. “Or let

“That’s right.”

the maids sleep?”

live in the mansion, and others live in the house we’ve built for them, which isn’t too

people doing rich people things was

front of a double door.

the bedroom. “Nothing special?” I gasped at the room, which was probably just

call it home.

that big?” I called him out as I walked past the suitcases. I walked from

take it back. The room is big.”

aside and plopped down on my new bed. “For someone who got kicked