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

just stood there, stunned–her blank little expression too adorable for words. Gabriel’s teasing faded into a lazy, satisfied smile–like a cat that had just stolen a warm sunbeam. The moment was broken when Hudson, alarmed, reached out and slapped a hand

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

in front of her and she hadn’t

her name multiple times before she blinked back

go. Now.”

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Chapter 228

she murmured, a little

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

They needed to get her

car, flopped with every turn the vehicle made.

wink replayed

wasn’t a fever. She looked more like someone who had one too many

if Gabriel dyed his hair pink? Would she survive it?

night, Hudson was in a bad

been sulking the whole ride home. And once they were

person. Don’t

He looked over, amused–his features were almost

do?” he asked innocently.

down, struggling to find the words. His voice came

I saw you. You winked at her.

into a quiet

even redder. He hugged Gabriel’s leg tightly and looked up, eyes sparkling with sincerity.

gave me

out the one tomato he

flawless, it gleamed in the light like a

up with both hands,

It’s really yummy. The best tomato I’ve ever

time the usually timid Hudson had

sparkled. His voice full of dreams.

strong, I want to be her bodyguard. I can

Hudson’s hair before

washed the tomato and casually tossed it into a pot

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