His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 338

Elena

“Thank you for everything.” I sighed, thanking Lucas. If anything, I was most grateful to him for not asking too many questions.

“No problem.” He said. “I should thank you for protecting Tiago. I wouldn’t know how to live with myself if something happened to my little brother because of me.”

My little brother.

After coming to the mansion to supposedly take down the Castillos, he called Tiago his little brother and could see past his mistakes.

Perhaps if I told Marvin the truth, he could look past my mistakes.

No, Elena.

He wouldn’t

“I don’t know what happened, but you look tensed.” Lucas noticed, raising a brow. “Will you be alright?” He asked. “Are you alright—are you happy?”

Was I?

That was a question I didn’t have the answer to, and maybe it was because no one cared enough to ask me that question.

“Elena, are you okay?”

“Ye—”

“Elena?” The door opened, revealing Marvin. He looked at Lucas for a split second before wrapping his arms around my body. “Where were you?”

There was a time when I felt the most secure in Marvin’s arms, but now I wasn’t that sure anymore.

Seeing him kill a man in cold blood was not that surprising, but more so shocking. I knew he could do it- but I didn’t think he would actually do it.

“I was out.” I freed myself from Marvin’s grip and stepped back. “I’m okay, don’t worry.” My lips felt dry as I indirectly answered Lucas’ question.

“Then why weren’t you answering your phone?”

As a child in the middle of a scolding, I reached for my phone and scrolled through the endless missed calls. “I didn’t know.” I clarified. “Lucas and I were out, so I must’ve missed it.”

Lucas and I were out?

That was maybe not the best choice of words.

Marvin glared at his brother. “Thank you for bringing her back home, and I’m sorry for the trouble.”

“That’s what owners say when someone finds their dog Lucas chuckled, quickly noticing Marvin was not

amused in any way.

Judging by Lucas’ tone, I could tell his words were also pretty serious.

that all I was to him?

Marvin’s dog?

leave then.” He nodded as he turned around and left me all alone with Marvin.

+5 Bonus

one who told him to bring me back here, but at the same time, I was desperate to get inside his car so he could take me

to protect Marvin from Panther, but I also wanted to protect myself from both of them. I didn’t know how what

on my shoulder, turning me around, so I had no choice but to look

I stared into his eyes, knowing he was

I

“Don’t”

“I’m.”

don’t care.” I sighed.

talk

him to drop it, as talking about it would only make me resent him for keeping someone like

way. He was so far gone that telling him his friend was

out, then let me tell you this, at least.” He spoke. “I swear on my life that I will never ever hurt you. Never.”

He didn’t like liars, and at the end

he really make an

wouldn’t want to hurt you intentionally. I did talk to him, and he feels sorry about everything” I felt disgusted by Marvin’s choice of words. “I know it’s too much to ask, but can’t you just forgive him this

Forgive?

be a matter of time before the truth would reveal

me to say those words. But can we please go inside now-I’m wearing a crop top, and

Marvin dropped my hand in an instant, creating a distance between us. He walked back inside without giving me

today, but I also didn’t want him to turn

what you want. I need

steps.

clear he had only returned to check up on me, and

for a second before he lowered his gaze. “I didn’t want to hurt you, and I really

did-but I couldn’t. That man he killed today

could I possibly love the person who had taken that away

that be selfish of

step, I waited until Marvin had left and could finally release my breath. There was no point in giving him false hope because once he discovered the truth about my family, it would only

claps and laughter. “I request an immediate Oscar for you.” Victor’s voice filled the hall, causing me to smack my hand over

whispered in fear he might be onto something. As rude as he could be, he removed my hand from his mouth

your lies.” He spoke, disgusted. “I have to give it to you- either you’re a good actress,

Did he know?

have no idea

the warehouse gave me a heads up about what happened,” Victor said. “Told me Marvin ran away like a

now?”

did-and I’m surprised you’re not getting into that whole liar thing.” Victor sighed

heavy breath escaped from my lips. Of course, it would’ve been Victoria. That’s probably why she wanted his number. Why would she get him involved?

she forced me to protect you from our common enemy.” He whispered in my car, sending chills through my body. Told me she was afraid little miss DEA’s daughter would end up doing something stupid-and seeing you

“Excuse me?”

top of crumbling in front of Pedro, letting

ignoring the