Rebirth of Billionaire's Wife (Eveline)

Chapter 136 136: The damage is done

When Eveline didn't say anything, Gabriel looked up and saw her all disheartened. Her expression said it all: she was completely shocked. But he wanted to keep his reasoning simple and accessible, hoping she would get it the right way. However was wrong.

"I know treating you like that wasn't an appropriate behavior, but that was the only thing that came into my mind because I would never want you to ignore your dream, your studies, your career behind me" he added, his eyes imploring.

Eveline's thoughts were disorganized. She wasn't able to think clearly. She had always assumed that Gabriel despised her, which is why he never paid heed to her attempts, but his actions proved her wrong.

He purposely did that because he wanted her to focus on her dream...

"Then you could have told me. Why pretend you don't care? We grew up together, Gabriel, and you knew I was always listening to you. So, why?!" As her muddled thoughts began to clear, rage surged through her heart and she yelled at him.

What kind of ridiculous reason was that? He ignored her because he wanted her to focus on her dreams, but she was always performing well and topping her examinations, so where did she lose focus?

"Rubbish. You merely did what you believed was correct. You ignored me because you always found me bothersome, am I correct?" she yelled, hurriedly jumping out of bed.

Eveline's eyes were flaming with wrath as she looked at Gabriel with contempt.

This was not the explanation she had expected from him. He was lying.

Gabriel swiftly got down and shook his head, denying her claims. "No, Eve, that is not true; believe me, I have always liked you, both then and now. I merely wanted to—"

"Shut the fuck up, Gabriel! You think I'm so stupid to believe you. No I'm not!" She countered swiftly, silencing him.

on his spot, his eyes uncomfortably fixed on her. He was aware that he had made a

focus on her dreams, he should have spoken with her. Neglect was not the sole choice. However, what was he meant to accomplish while he was still struggling with

is why she closed the door of her heart to him. However, he refused to give up and continued to

mumbled, his eyes downcast with

trembling breath. It was too much for her to bear. Why did she have

been done, and no matter how hard you try to heal it, it will

her pace and went downstairs, where she

can we please go home" Eveline tried to sound natural, but she couldn't hide her

everything okay?" Jonathan inquired, taking note

statements, and Belle swiftly grabbed her to check what was

did Gabriel do anything?" She queried, knowing

to spend time alone, so they agreed to his request to take Eveline with him, but

dating astonished them, but it also relieved them of the pressure of exposing the specifics of their planned marriage. But now they couldn't help but worry if Eveline

head, denying Belle's worried words to rest and said, "No, Aunt Belle,

instead of questioning her further, she

turning to

and returned home with Eveline

sure she was okay?" Nancy inquired,