Rebirth of Billionaire's Wife (Eveline)

Chapter 86 86: I miss you too

As Eveline heard Gabriel's words, her heartbeat quickened. All of her internal numbness swirled through her mind.

There were no words for her.

She was so overcome with longing by his tone that it hurt her chest to speak.

All she wanted to say was, "I miss you too," but she was unable to.

She was afraid Gabriel would reject her or abandon her, so she refrained from speaking.

Gabriel's heart fell when Eveline ignored him in the interim. He would always feel uncertain when Eveline would not acknowledge his feelings, and he would feel like a loser who was incapable of even winning over a girl.

However, he could not shake an odd feeling that persisted: when and how did Eveline come to change so drastically? How come she felt so cut off from him?

"Can we meet?" he suddenly asked, breaking Eveline's thoughts and she nodded instantly.

She was not sure why she had initially approved it, but she felt obligated to respond to the statement that she had not received it sooner.

Even though it was odd that they were together most of the time, it was not enough. She felt compelled to talk to Gabriel about something she had forgotten, though.

"I'll be there to get you," he said before hanging up the call.

Eveline changed quickly, and after a while, Gabriel arrived to collect her from the Miller Mansion. They then took a car to a remote location where they would be all alone to talk freely.

*****

After witnessing the inebriated Max being hauled by the guards, Stefan turned to face the chief guard, who repeatedly apologized for the trouble.

"Make sure this man does not come here again. If he does, prepare to be jobless for the rest of your life," Stefan sternly told the man, causing him to tremble.

Stefan shrugged off the man and turned to face Ella, who was still suffering from the fallout from the earlier conspiracy. Her bold attempt to save herself was about to backfire, but Stefan arrived just in time, or else the outcome would have been too shocking to forget.

Walking towards her, he grabbed her hand and guided her towards the elevator.

They arrived at her apartment in less than a minute and entered.

entire time, but she could feel Stefan staring at her

eyes downcast, she said, "T-Thank you for the

was too embarrassed to look at him. The person she became angry with over a pointless joke ultimately

being so unaware of her

not noticed him entering the building, perhaps he would not

was an intelligent girl, but when she was

else?" he asked,

was taken aback by his

eye contact. The innocence in those eyes nearly took him by surprise, and what followed next

Ella hugged him.

was sorry for being angry with him and scared after whatever was about to

and felt bad for having fallen for such

shouldn't have gotten upset with you earlier," she said, burying her face in

Stefan to stand

affectionate, he could not resist putting his hand around her in return now that she had

poured her heart out in front of him, not knowing how else to

angry with you to begin with. Furthermore, I should be the one to apologize for mocking your emotions," Stefan remarked, his hand still softly

it should be me,"

believe me, I

caused Ella to pause. The mention of Max's name

against him. I don't think it's wiser to let him roam freely after whatever he tried doing to you tonight." Stefan's words were firm and serious, but Ella instantly

idea. I don't want him to lose his

it will be feasible for

he was drunk and god knows what would've happened if I didn't reach on time. He would have-" Stefan's voice faltered at the thought

attempts to shield him from his flaws. Or was she so stupid

Ella tried to explain;

take your advice and not contact you again? Am I right?" Ella blinked as

giving him an excuse to overwhelm you

like Max, who were incapable of accepting shame, would stop at nothing to avoid it, but Ella would not get it since she still believed that the

a moment, considering his words, which made sense,

pitiful look that only infuriated him because

will not be there to