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

to the mansion-I took enough time to

than being upset with Marvin, I was angry at Panther for pulling the strings.

to be

long have you

guy smiled brightly, turning his head for a split second. Prison.

how has he been treating

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

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

I spoke, relieved, remembering he said the exact words to Amelia.

was so perfect and comfortable. Dad and Alex had no issue making me feel guilty about not pushing through school, but Marvin was different.

praised me for doing what I was passionate about and told me being able

how about Panther?” I asked.

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

to lie. Panther was a dangerous person

from here-I need some fresh air, thank you. I excused myself as we reached the community gate. “Thanks for

“No problem.”

had a lot to

I told Marvin

too late for him to spare me, or would he at least give me the

friend took me to see him live in action, knowing exactly what he was doing-and instead of scolding him. Marvin was too busy

to see

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

much easier with evidence. All

making me jump from the sidewalks. I could recognize

gave me a warm and welcoming smile. “Get in!” He spoke. “I was just on

“For?”

out for lunch!”

Marvin have texted him? No, that was unlikely. Marvin knew

an excuse to leave the mansion, even if it meant

reason, Lucas’ presence made me feel safe. Maybe it was because of his job,

forget, he kept my identity a secret without wanting something in

just felt like having lunch with a normal person.”

made two

aren’t normal

chuckled. “I don’t know, you

mine.” I frowned, fastening my seat belt. Lucas laughed loudly, almost making me feel frightened because I had no idea he could do that. Smiling, in general, was not

are we going?”

“Someplace special!”

too much about his weird behavior. Perhaps, it was not too late to get out of the car, but once

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

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