His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 343

Marvin

“A-Already?” She frowned. “But of course, come in.” She invited, opening the door wider.

“After you.” I turned to Panther, stepping aside. Tiago cared much more for him than he did for me, so it would only be appropriate. Right?

After we entered the house, Ana led us to the living room, where we sat down.

“I’ll go get Tiago. Please, make yourselves comfortable!” She called out, leaving the room.

“Can I offer you some of our best liquor, sir?” A maid asked. Panther was just about to open his mouth, but I raised my hand to stop him, and kindly declined.

“No, we’re good. Thank you, ma’am.” I said. “I need both of us to stay alert today.” I exposed myself as my sharp gaze turned to Panther. This time he noticed, but said nothing.

Only after a while, Panther huffed to break the silence. “You alright with being here, Marvin?” He asked. probably thinking my behavior had to do with something else.

Years ago, Misty had been sleeping around with one of Ana’s sons, who was one of my closest friends at the time. That was the reason for our breakup. I couldn’t do anything about it, because no one touched the kind and easygoing Armandos.

“No, it’s not about that.”

“Then is it about Elena?” He pushed for an answer. “Did you see her? What did she say?”

“Save your fake concerns, we all know you hate her. Shut up about Elena!” I snapped, not able to hold myself back any longer.

He threatened her.

He mentally tormented her.

Mocked her.

And now he cared about Elena?

“What makes you think I hate her, Marvin?” I felt as if I had screwed up as Panther’s different expressions flew all over the place like he was trying to figure me out.

“Nothing. I’m sorry. I’m just tired.” I covered with a smile. The sides of my lips were hurting because of this facade, but I had to hold on for just a while longer.

got interrupted by Tiago who came walking down the stairs with his suitcases in his hands. Ana was behind

much healthier than before. Much happier too, but I had to keep in mind that, that same brother send

All for power.

all those people

before me, I placed my hands on his shoulders. “My brother.” I put the emphasis on the last word, pulling him in for

and looked at Panther.

greet Tiago?” I asked. “Come on, the two of you have always been close. One would say…he likes you better

Tiago an awkward nod. Not really a nod one would give to someone they have an alliance

trying to comprehend their relationship. It wasn’t too far stretched

Anya’s murder, was he in on it, was he forced-or did he just really did

thought I was supposed to stay here for another month. Tiago said, surprised. “I’m

“You’re my brother, my responsibility-from now

Elena of yours, isn’t she with you?” He

her name

Elena?” Ana asked, showing her

and kind girlfriend. Tiago explained. “Way above his league.”

that one for

an agent for

me. “That name means a lot to me as it reminds me of someone in my

a

laugh. “I can say that the name comes with

her, Ana requested to my

Elena was still my lock screen. As

wrong?” I asked, concerned, watching the paled

shocked eyes. “I just didn’t expect her

come on!” Tiago nudged Ana. “My brother isn’t that ugly.”

mind. It had only been a day since she had left, I hadn’t even known her for that long-but it felt as if a part of me had left with her.

we both had

lies, and I for mu stupidity.

it home early.

Better yet, buddy.

won’t be coming home

is right.” I clicked my tongue, taking over one of Tiago’s suitcases. “Ana. I want to thank you on behalf of my family. Thank you

“Don’t worry about it, sweetheart. She slammed her arm over mu shoulder, as she

Ana with one final hug, then he walked back to the car with