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.

shoulders. “I’ll see you home then?” He raised his

“Yes, definitely!”

+5 Bonus

the car on my way back to the mansion-I took enough time to think about whatever

with Marvin, I was angry

had to be stopped.

have you

out of prison.” The guy smiled brightly, turning his head for a split second. Prison.

has he

Marvin had been like Panther this entire time?

tells me to go to college and make something of myself.”

relieved, remembering

Dad and Alex had no issue making me feel guilty about not pushing through school, but Marvin was

was passionate about and told

how about Panther?” I

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

to lie. Panther was a dangerous person one would not

air, thank you. I excused myself as we reached the community gate. “Thanks

“No problem.”

had a lot to

I told Marvin

or would he at least give me the chance to listen

took me to see him live in action, knowing

he not able to

His lifetime friend, or a liar-DEA’s daughter who forced herself into his life?

easier with evidence. All Victoria had to

almost making me jump from the sidewalks. I could recognize that

a warm and welcoming smile. “Get in!” He spoke. “I

“For?”

take you out

texted him? No, that was unlikely. Marvin

did I even care? I needed an excuse to leave the mansion, even

pleasure?” I entered the car. For some reason, Lucas’ presence made me feel safe. Maybe

to forget, he kept my identity a

“I just felt like having lunch with a

that made two of

aren’t

chuckled. “I don’t know, you

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

are we going?”

“Someplace special!”

weird behavior. Perhaps, it was not too late to get out of the car, but once again-did it truly matter where we were

bridge right now.

Being