His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 312

Elena

“Elena, did you pack everything?” Marvin stuck his head through the door. I could not even begin to explain the surprise when Marvin practically forced me to pack my suitcases because we were moving.

The surprise didn’t end there because I had nearly lost my balance after Marvin told me that ‘officer’ Lucas was actually Mario’s Castillo’s son.I was not going to lie. That was enough for me to agree to move out as I did not want to get involved with family drama which did absolutely not concern me.

Tiago, on the other hand, was a different case, and I had yet to speak with him. “Yes, I’m ready!” I told Marvin, pushing my suitcases out the door.

I was still trying to wrap my head around this matter and could not believe a family was more dysfunctional than mine. “Wait…before we go….” I stopped in my steps.

Marvin turned around. “Yes?”

“Can I speak to Tiago?” I spoke, avoiding his eyes. I had to see Tiago, and he had to give me à name-there was no other way.

“Tiago?” Marvin spoke, stunned.

“Y-yes, I don’t think Linda would mind.” I made up. “I just want to say goodbye to him.”

I could sense a slight hint of annoyance. “Elena, we’re moving down the street,” Marvin argued. I looked at him with puppy eyes, refusing to back down, and surprisingly enough, it seemed to have worked.

“Okay, I’ll take you to him.” Marvin gave in. He forced my suitcases to one of the maids and grabbed my hand. “Thank you.”

“Don’t thank me.” Marvin sighed. “He’s in his old room, clearing out Anya’s stuff.”

Clearing out Anya’s stuff? It had been a while since Anya’s death, so it was understandable that Tiago could not find the courage.I felt bad for him.

“I have to warn you, though. He’s a bit sensitive.” Marvin spoke.

“We’ll be fine,” I reassured him as we stood in front of a closed door. Marvin eyed me suspiciously. “Hmm. okay.”

The same maid who used to guard Tiago’s room stood in front of the door and looked from me to Marvin. “Y-your brother doesn’t want anyone to disturb him, s-sir.” She managed to get out.She seemed to be afraid of Marvin.

“Tiago, you have a visitor!” Marvin knocked on the door, ignoring Tiago’s request. It remained silent, and there was no answer.

“It’s Elena?” Marvin tried once again before the door was opened, revealing Tiago. He stared at me with big eyes. “Is it true? Are you leaving?”

I released myself from Marvin’s grip and entered the room while Tiago closed the door in his face. “Not him. He annoys me.” He shook his head. “I can hear you!” Marvin called out.

Unfortunately, Tiago did not look good, and it was most likely due to lack of sleep. I bet he wasn’t that

happy with his new brother.

“Hey, Tiago.” I greeted him, pulling him into a hug. At least he showered, I guess. “How are you doing?”

“I want to give this to you. It was Anya’s.” Tiago grabbed a ballerina music box on the nightstand. “She was obsessed with this thing.” He smiled. “Which is why I want you to have it.”

Was he crazy?

“I-I can’t accept this!” I backed away. “You should keep it or bring it to her family-but I can’t accept this.”

Tiago scoffed. “Then it’s going into the trash because I can’t look at it any longer.” He spoke. “This stupid thing reminds me of her.”

his hand. “That’s a good thing. You should not

shook his head. “I just I

him off. “I’ll keep it for you until you’re ready to take it

finger over the top, admiring the antique-looking music box. “It’s beautiful.” I smiled. “I can understand why she was

lips. “She cared more for that stupid thing than she cared

say that,”

down on the bed. “Dad cheated on mom,

I heard.” I joined Tiago. “I am so

scared the living crap out

I whispered. “Who

from the bed and looked at me with a terrified expression on his face. “Tiago.” I

shaking his head. The sweat was almost dripping from his forehead. “I never

control of Tiago was the one who was truly responsible for Stevie Madden’s

and stepped closer. “Tiago, is someone in this house keeping you quiet?” I

need to leave before that thing sees you!”

it someone in this household?”

the thing you did which affected both you and Marvin-”

you’re talking about. Please

“Tiago-

Tiago yelled at me. I flinched at his reaction while the door flew open, revealing Marvin. In a split second, he pushed me behind him and grabbed Tiago by his collar.

your voice at her like that again, I’ll kill you!” He pushed him against the wall. Seeing Marvin, who was known to hold back his feelings losing

and pulled his arm. “Please, calm

around to face me. “Are you okay?”

“No, I’m fine.”

“Are you sure-”

over his shoulder to peek at Tiago. He seemed genuinely shocked by his actions and had a concerned expression on his

to protect me from Tiago. “I do not want you

on.

I’m so sorry!” Tiago apologized, regret written all over his face. I shot him one final look before Marvin placed his hand behind my back and pushed

and I was probably never going to see

a music box which didn’t even belong to

a good idea.” Marvin pointed out in the elevator. Thanks for pointing out the obvious. I

wondered. Marvin shot me a look

to know. So he was coming along. Of course, he was. Those two were practically glued to

joked. I laughed at his attempt and nudged his shoulder. “I’ll take that

saving this for Tiago until he’s ready to take it back,

me out of the elevator. We walked to

to see his family. Karina waved her hands at me

goodbye

added. Marvin took an annoyed breath. “We’re literally moving down the

correct Karina, and I didn’t mind. I was going to be her sister- in-law one day,

and hugged my waist. “I’m going to

“Thanks, cutie.”

Cisco and pulled me into an unexpected hug. “We should have a drink sometime!” She decided. Her personality was still a

smiled, thinking about my dad. Too bad he hated the Castillo’s because the two of them would get along

manicure. Cisco, let’s go!” She pulled Cisco’s hand as Marvin let out an exaggerated breath. “Ah, you’re taking Cisco with you? What a

living room. Despite everything, the two seemed to have a good

“This is because of that, Lucas, isn’t it?” She concluded. “You’re leaving because you can’t deal with any of this.”

Rightfully so.