Gabriel nodded, “Then let’s head back home.”

Estelle cautioned, “But keep this from Grandpa, okay?”

“Got it,” Gabriel replied, turning to start up his car. Evelyn and Estelle bid farewell to Sylvia as they climbed into the passenger seat.

As the car pulled away, Sylvia turned to Estelle, “Is your hand still hurting?”

“Not at all, just a scratch. You should head back too,” Estelle said with a light smile.

Sylvia expressed her concern, “That Antonia seemed unhinged. Even though she’s taken to the station today, they won’t hold her for long. You need to be extra careful. People like her can do crazy, unpredictable things.”

“I will be,” Estelle assured her.

“Alright, I’m off then,” Sylvia waved goodbye to Estelle and turned to Eugene, “Let’s go.”

After making a couple of calls, Jonathan said to Estelle, “We should swing by the hospital to get that hand looked at.”

really not that bad,” Estelle insisted, taking his hand. “Let’s not make a mountain out of a molehill.

one more look before helping her

Evelyn, still shaken by the memory of the acid bottle flying at her, asked Gabriel,

expression was cool.

to comfort him, “Don’t worry about Estelle. With the Lamont family

gave a slight nod and kept his eyes

to lighten the stiff atmosphere, “I always knew Estelle could handle herself, but I had no idea Sylvia was also skilled. The way she threw those

snorted, “She’s too concerned with appearances. All show and no substance—just

piqued, “You know

how Gabriel had instinctively protected Sylvia from the acid attack and the

didn’t respond

with Sylvia, is he her boyfriend? He’s quite handsome and

Why don’t you ask

either irritated or simply unwilling to chat. Taking the hint, she closed her mouth and

Eugene, curious about the commotion they had left behind, asked Sylvia

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255