His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 336

Elena

Once I stepped outside, I could finally breathe. Relieved, I brushed my hands through my hair to calm myself down and closed my eyes to process everything.

“Elena, wait!” Marvin caught up with me as my eyes shot open. His hand reached to hold mine, only to stop when he had noticed the blood on his hands. “I-I can explain!” The shame was written on his face.

I didn’t need him to explain why he had just killed a liar. Trust me. It would only add to my nerves.

“You don’t have to,” I told Marvin, unable to meet his gaze. “I’m okay, so let’s just pretend none of this happened.”

“What-us?”

“No, not us!” I clarified. “T-that thing I saw just now.”

“Elena…” Marvin sighed, noticing I couldn’t even describe what had just happened. He killed a man. He had actually pulled the trigger, and I knew it wasn’t the first time.

“Why are you looking at me like that?” I cracked a laugh. “I’m not angry. Really, I’m not!” I said. “Trust me. I don’t have the right to be.”

Not after all my lies.

“So all those things you said about actually enjoying all of this…were serious?” I tried changing the subject, which wasn’t the smartest thing.

“I’m sorry.” Marvin looked down at his bloody hands. I’m sorry I brought you into this. I’m sorry you had to see this-I’m sorry.”

Sorry?

“You shouldn’t be apologizing to me. You should let your friend apologize to the both of us for bringing me here.” I called out Panther indirectly. I didn’t want to pick a fight with that man, but this was downright evil.

Marvin clenched his jaw, closing his eyes. If he let Panther’s behavior pass this time, I might as well drop my investigation and move on with my life. “I-if you wait for a bit, I’ll clean myself and take you home-

“No thanks, that won’t be necessary. I need a minute.” I cut him off. I still loved him, and I was still going to save him-but I just couldn’t get over that lifeless body on the ground. He shot him as if it was nothing.

“I’ll just take the bus or something.”

“In this neighborhood?”

I’m George Torres’ daughter, and I can hold my own. Trust me. I’ll manage

“I can take her home, boss.” A guy spoke, revealing himself as he removed a cigarette from his mouth.

Judging by his looks and courage to approach Marvin, I could tell this was probably someone ambitious trying to do good. A rookie who had yet to prove himself.

Marvin scoffed. “That’s not necessary-”

“I’d appreciate that, thank you.” I nodded, interrupting him.

see you home

“Yes, definitely!”

+5 Bonus

back to the mansion-I took enough time to think about

Marvin, I was angry at Panther

had to

how long have you been working for

brightly, turning his head for

how has he been

been like Panther this entire time? That would make me look like a

strict but kind.” The guy shrugged. “He even tells me to go to college and

him,” I spoke, relieved, remembering he said

issue making me feel guilty about not pushing

I was passionate about and told me being able to decide what I really wanted required lots

about Panther?” I

his grip around the steering wheel. “Yeah, yeah-also nice!” He

these people were obligated to lie. Panther was a dangerous person one would not want

some fresh air, thank you. I excused myself as we reached the community gate. “Thanks for the ride.”

“No problem.”

a lot to think about.

told Marvin the truth?

he at least give me the chance to listen to his words?

live in action, knowing exactly what he was doing-and instead of scolding him. Marvin was

he not able to see

would come down to it? His lifetime friend, or a

evidence. All Victoria had to do was get the stick.

the sidewalks. I could recognize that jeep in my sleep. It belonged to Lucas.

gave me a warm and welcoming smile. “Get in!”

“For?”

take you out for lunch!”

texted him? No, that was unlikely. Marvin

excuse to leave the mansion,

do I owe this pleasure?” I entered the car. For some reason, Lucas’ presence made me feel safe. Maybe it was because of his job, or perhaps because I knew he was

identity a secret without wanting something in

shrugged. “I just felt like having lunch with a normal

that made two

the Castillos aren’t normal to

know,

fastening my seat belt. Lucas laughed loudly, almost making me feel frightened because I had no idea he could

are we going?”

“Someplace special!”

behavior. Perhaps, it was not too late to get out of the car,

bridge right now. At least that way, I didn’t have to deal

wishes, Lucas drove me to a diner downtown instead. Being in the neighborhood gave