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.

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

with her. Neglect was not the sole choice. However, what was he meant to accomplish while he was still struggling with his own

had truly hurt her, which is why she closed the door of

he mumbled, his eyes downcast

was too much for her

heal it, it will only get worse," she said as she abruptly turned on her heels and stormed out of

and went downstairs, where she saw her father and

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

what has happened? Is everything okay?" Jonathan inquired, taking note of

frightened by Jonathan's statements, and Belle swiftly grabbed

are you not feeling well or did Gabriel do anything?" She

agreed to his request to take Eveline with him, but she now questioned everything went well

pressure of exposing the specifics of their planned marriage. But now they couldn't help but

words to rest and said, "No, Aunt Belle, the

she heard her remarks, but instead of questioning her further, she opted

murmured, turning to

time and returned home with Eveline after saying

inquired, her gaze