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.

came walking down the stairs with his suitcases in

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 cared about.

raised myself from the sofa, awaiting my brother. Once he stood before me, I placed my hands on his shoulders. “My brother.” I put

pulled away and looked at

on, the two of you have always been close. One would say…he likes you better than me.”

Not really a nod one would give to someone they have

trying to comprehend their relationship. It wasn’t too far stretched to say Tiago seemed terrified of Panther.

was he in

surprised. “I’m definitely not

“You’re my brother, my responsibility-from now on I’ll take care of you.”

of yours, isn’t she with you?” He dared asking.

him to keep her name out of his

Elena?” Ana asked, showing her curiosity.

girlfriend. Tiago explained. “Way above

that one

father was an agent for

She sounds great, Marvin.” Ana congratulated me. “That name means a lot to me as it reminds me of someone in my past. I believe that name comes with a lot of

carried a sad

out a laugh. “I can say that

picture of her, Ana requested to my dismay. I’d rather have the conversation ended.

realizing Elena was still my lock screen. As I showed Ana the

wrong?” I asked, concerned, watching the

shocked eyes. “I just didn’t

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

day

we both

her lies, and I for mu

better head out if we want to make it home early. Panther said. “We still got a long drive

Better yet, buddy.

be coming home

over one of Tiago’s suitcases. “Ana. I want to thank you on behalf of my family. Thank you for your hospitality-I will not forget

worry about it, sweetheart. She slammed her arm over mu shoulder, as she led us back to the front

with one final hug, then he walked back to the car with Panther following behind him from a distance.