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.

for fun, he gave her

lazy, satisfied smile–like a cat that had just stolen a warm sunbeam. The moment was broken when Hudson, alarmed, reached

left, Yvonne stood in a daze, hands cupping her cheeks like a

right in front of her and she hadn’t even

times before she

go. Now.”

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murmured, a little breathles

frowned and touched her forehead. 14 the running a fever? Domanit feel hot hot why is her

to hurry. They needed to get her checked

every turn the vehicle made. Her

wink replayed

like someone who had one too many glasses of

dyed his hair

in a

home. And once they were inside, he finally blurted

person. Don’t do

his mask. He looked over, amused–his features were almost

do?”

find the words.

saw you. You winked

broke into a quiet

leg tightly

She gave

out the one tomato he hadn’t eaten all day.

it gleamed in the light like a

offered it up with

it. It’s really yummy. The best tomato

first time the usually timid Hudson

practically sparkled. His

be her

gently ruffling Hudson’s hair before

the tomato and casually tossed it into

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