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.”

not that bad,” Estelle insisted, taking his hand. “Let’s not

look before helping her into

flying at her, asked Gabriel, “What’s with that woman’s vendetta against Estelle? Why would she hurt her? Is it something

cool. “She’s just a

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

and kept his eyes on

Estelle could handle herself, but I had no idea Sylvia was also skilled. The way she threw those punches

show and no

curiosity piqued, “You know

and the familiar undertones in

respond to

is he her boyfriend? He’s quite handsome and

don’t you ask her yourself?”

or simply unwilling to chat. Taking the hint, she closed her mouth and gazed out the window, leaving Gabriel to his

the commotion they had left behind, asked Sylvia

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