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.”

taking his hand. “Let’s not make a mountain out of a molehill.

hand one more look before helping her

still shaken by the memory of the acid bottle flying at her, asked Gabriel, “What’s with that woman’s vendetta against Estelle? Why would she hurt her? Is it something

expression was cool.

him, “Don’t worry about Estelle. With the Lamont family looking out for her, she’ll be

a slight nod and kept his eyes on the

atmosphere, “I always knew Estelle could handle herself, but I

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

piqued, “You know

had instinctively protected Sylvia from the acid attack and the familiar undertones in his voice

didn’t respond

“The guy with Sylvia, is he her boyfriend? He’s

don’t you ask her

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

the commotion they had left behind, asked Sylvia what had

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