Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 207: Gabriel’s Home

Olivia’s POV

The drive to Gabriel’s home was tense. My fingers tapped restlessly on my lap as doubt crept into my mind. Was I really doing the right thing? A part of me wanted to tell the driver to stop so I could jump out and run. But I shook the thought away. Gabriel seemed like a kind man. And besides, I wouldn’t be staying long—just a week at most.

I glanced down at the bracelet around my wrist and swallowed hard. It had been thoughtful of them to give it to me. And somehow, it made me wonder if I’d ever see them again. How strange life was. Those men were my entire world growing up. I couldn’t imagine life without them. And yet here I was... leaving them behind.

The loud sound of the gate opening pulled me from my thoughts. I looked ahead as the car drove into the compound. I had been here once before, so the place wasn’t new, but what surprised me was the scene waiting for me.

Alpha Gabriel was standing by the entrance, smiling proudly like he had been waiting for me all day. Beside him stood several house staff in neat uniforms, lined up as if they were welcoming someone important.

My stomach flipped.

The car came to a stop, and one of the guards opened the door for me. I stepped out slowly, steadying my breath. The moment my feet touched the ground, Gabriel’s eyes met mine. He flashed a wide, genuine smile that crinkled the corners of his eyes. I couldn’t help but smile back.

He walked toward me and pulled me into a warm hug. His embrace was kind and reassuring... but it didn’t make me feel the way the triplets’ arms did. It wasn’t the same kind of comfort or protection—but it was still nice.

"You’re finally here," Gabriel said, sounding truly happy.

I returned the hug, and when we pulled apart, he kissed my forehead gently. "You being here is a dream come true," he said sincerely.

For a brief second, the tension in my chest loosened. Maybe... just maybe, this won’t be so bad after all.

But just as I started to feel a little more at ease, I noticed movement by the entrance of the mansion. Someone was being wheeled out through the doorway.

My eyes locked on the figure.

A young lady.

so familiar, yet I couldn’t place her at first. She had a striking resemblance to Gabriel—same sharp cheekbones, same deep eyes. Her hair was wavy black, cascading neatly over her shoulders. She was dressed simply but elegantly, sitting in a wheelchair being pushed by

Where have I seen her

Then it clicked.

The portrait.

a large family portrait in the hallway. In it, Gabriel had stood with a girl beside him—on her feet. She looked younger in

was she

expression shifted slightly as he followed my gaze. His

he said, rubbing the back of

moment he said her name. Her

I swallowed hard.

she turned to Gabriel, still glaring at

she said, her voice sharp, "can we have a

gestured to the maid, who nodded and wheeled

find here... might not come so easily. Because it seemed his

lips pressed into a tight line. When I turned to face him, he managed

pleased with me being

the uncertainty in his tone. "Abigail... she’s just been that way since the accident. She’s not really herself anymore. She’s a bit... guarded now. Hostile to almost everyone. Please

a small nod, though something about her reaction didn’t feel like general coldness. It felt targeted—like she didn’t just dislike people, she

for the maids. Two young women dressed in clean uniforms came forward and bowed

personal maids during your stay. They’ll take you to

a small smile as the

soft sound of our footsteps echoing through the large house. The place hadn’t changed much since I last visited—still grand, still a little too big to feel truly warm.

stood in the center, neatly made with soft cream and gold bedding. There was a couch by the window, a shelf filled with books, and a vanity already prepared with fresh flowers. Everything looked

this is beautiful," I whispered, running

lady," one of the maids said with a polite smile. "I’m Dalia, and this is Miren. We’ll be attending to you