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?

Marvin chuckled. “What was

He could never find out the real reason, and Panther had

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.

“N-no!”

sorry, but that’s not happening.

of uneasy laughter as I prepared to save myself from embarrassment. Marvin and Panther shared a look and burst out laughing. What was so

Calm down.” Marvin spoke. “Come

embrace. “He just kicked you out

smelled like my

he kicked you out.” Marvin sighed. “Not even Mario Castillo is like that, right Panther?”

what I said.”

you to prepare a room for her, the nicest

my eyes and smiled. “Yes,

take care

“Yes, sir!”

people work for me felt uncomfortable. It was something I wasn’t used to, and I was afraid that wouldn’t change. I

okay?” I asked once again.

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

a comeback, but at the end of the day, that’s what

smiled. “But why did you call Panther instead

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, confused.

to take care of this situation. “I mean, I did call him- but only because I thought you

you can tell, I’m swamped.” Marvin nodded sarcastically. He was not in his wheelchair anymore, so I wondered why he

I better head out and get back to work.” Panther took his distance.Nice

enough for Panther to walk

only think of Tiago. I had to find a way to get to him 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

you okay?” Marvin frowned. I snapped out of my thoughts and noticed how he observed my every move. “Yes, I’m fine.” I forced a smile. I wasn’t fine. I

finished, sir.” The maid from before grabbed our attention. She handed

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

in everyone’s business.

“Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t know we paid you to ask

maid bowed her head and walked off with a shy 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

tend to be nosy sometimes. Just ignore it.” Marvin spoke. He intertwined our hands and pulled me

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

admired the hallway as he

this place have?” I wondered. “Or let

“That’s right.”

do the maids sleep?”

built for them, which isn’t too

things was not

a double door. “It’s nothing special, but I

as Marvin opened the door to the bedroom. “Nothing special?” I gasped at the room, which was

call it

walked from the bathroom to the walk-in closet while Marvin followed me.

“No, I take it back. The room is

on my new bed.