Chapter 228

Once the teacher confirmed the man was indeed a parent from their class, she let him in.

Hudson stood up, clutching his folded jacket close to his chest, ready to go home.

Gabriel walked over and naturally picked up his school bag, then bent down to scoop the boy into his arms–his posture smooth and practiced, like he’d done it a hundred times.

At that moment, Hudson finally mustered the courage he’d been summoning all day. Face flushed and a little shy, he gave Yvonne a tiny wave.

It was a moment he’d rehearsed over and over in his head before the end of school

“I… I’m heading out now. Thank you,” he said, voice soft but brave.

Even Gabriel looked a little surprised. His brows lifted slightly as he followed Hudson’s gaze to the little girl he was talking

to.

Compared to Hudson, Yvonne was calm and casual. After all, she was popular–every day someone waved goodbye to her.

She raised her chubby hand and waved with a bright, sweet voice. “See you tomorrow, Hudson!”

Hudson immediately ducked his head, cheeks pink. Still, he turned to Gabriel and whispered, “Gabriel, she brought me home today when you didn’t come. She let me ride in her car and even gave me lunch…”

Gabriel shifted his gaze back to Yvonne.

She looked healthy and well–loved, with rosy cheeks and a naturally gentle presence–an effortlessly likable child.

Yvonne, meanwhile, was staring back at him with wide, curious eyes. It was her first time seeing someone with white hair in real life.

At three years old, she found it magical. Her mind instantly went to her favorite fairy tales.

If a white–haired prince rode in on a white horse… he’d probably look like this.

Noticing her awestruck gaze, Gabriel’s smile deepened slightly.

He lowered his eyes, and in a blink, those clear, innocent eyes gained a sudden spark–like a kitten reaching out with one soft paw to tap someone’s heart.

fun, he gave her

a warm sunbeam. The moment was broken when Hudson, alarmed, reached

the pair turned and left, Yvonne stood in a daze, hands cupping her

right in front of

multiple times before she blinked back to

go. Now.”

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murmured, a little

running a fever? Domanit feel hot

to hurry. They needed to

car, flopped with every turn the vehicle made. Her tiny body

wink replayed on

fever. She looked more like someone who had one too many glasses of juice at

his hair pink? Would she survive it?

night, Hudson was in a bad

been sulking the whole ride home. And once they were inside,

Don’t do

had just taken off his mask. He looked over, amused–his features were almost too perfect, like a character out of a fantasy story.

do?” he asked innocently.

boy looked down, struggling to find the words. His voice came out small.

you. You

broke into a quiet chuckle.

Gabriel’s leg tightly and looked

gave me

his pocket and pulled out the one tomato

flawless, it gleamed in the light like

Hudson offered it up with both hands,

can have it. It’s really yummy. The

was the first time the usually timid Hudson had

practically sparkled. His voice

my leg gets better and I’m strong, I want to be her bodyguard. I can

ruffling Hudson’s hair before heading to the

and casually tossed it

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