Rebirth of Billionaire's Wife (Eveline)

Chapter 241 241: Gunfire

"No, you shouldn't but-" She paused and drew his hand into her, pressing it gently as if conveying her inner plea, and said, "If that past contains secrets that can destroy your lives, it's better to forget than remember."

Gabriel glanced at his mother with bewilderment. He wasn't expecting her to respond this way, given how well she knew his problems.

"But what if that past comes back to haunt you, forcing you to go deeper into it? Should you still act blind?" he said, leaving Belle stunned.

Gabriel knew his parents understood everything, but they still sided with their friend. But wasn't Eveline obliged to know the truth? She needed to know that her mother had been killed.

Belle lowered her gaze in embarrassment, which stung his heart.

"I don't know why you all have been adamant to keep Eveline in dark, but mom, let me remind you, she won't stop, nor will I, because I promise to be with her in everything." He finished by releasing her hand and looking away.

He was disappointed with his parents, but he could not blame them. Just as he was attempting to assist Eveline, they were also supporting their friend.

Belle didn't say anything and stood up to leave, but before she could, she hesitated and turned to face her son, smiling, "Then I guess it's time for her to know the truth, and I am sure after everything is said and done, you will be there for her, son. She will need you much more than you can think."

Gabriel looked at his mother, whose countenance was melancholy, before making her way out and closing the door.

Gabriel didn't want to let her comments disturb him, but the way her eyes sank, he realized it wasn't as simple as they thought. Maybe their pursuit for the truth would reveal numerous secrets, leaving not only Eveline but also him in disarray.

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"Where did you go?" Richard, who awoke to find his wife was not by his side, enquired as soon as he saw her return to the room.

Richard expected an answer, but when she saw Belle's tears, she hurriedly jumped out of bed and rushed to her side.

"What happened, Belle?" "Why are you crying?" He requested, unable to figure out why his wife would cry out of the blue.

"Richard, I can't do it anymore. The truth we have been suppressing for years is causing stress in our children. I can't see Eveline go through this misery step by step. It will shatter her," she murmured, and his gaze hardened as he heard her words.

"Has something happened? Did Eveline ask you anything? Did someone—"

"No one asked me anything, but how long should we keep lying to our children? One day she will know," she whispered, holding his hand and softly squeezing it.

"Richard, our children have already started looking for answers, and I fear with every piece of information they extract, their hearts would break bit by bit."

tenacious in persuading Jonathan to tell Eveline the truth in the hopes that she would learn it from him rather than an outsider, but now that

she burst into tears

decision when the truth is out," Richard

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she couldn't relax. Taking out her laptop, she attempted to

her strategy and focused on learning more about his family background. She knew his name was Kaden Willow, so she began searching through records and discovered the names of their parents, but what

but no information

to erase everything about mom, just like he did about her death," when those thoughts entered her mind. Eveline

remember this isn't the entire truth." She kept telling herself this and continued to look through their IDs when something unexpected appeared in

Miller's eldest son," she murmured as she went over one key item that

wondered, racking her brain for specifics, when

but between

times,

inform Gabriel. I am sure he will come up with some more ideas," she said before swiftly calling

Eve. Do you want me to come over there?" Gabriel

was convinced Eveline would not feel at ease and would eventually phone him. They had become accustomed to one

him, putting a

there is something more

"..."

Eveline took the phone back and discovered the call was

are you listening?" She said, shattering his stupor; he

to contact me now... so late when you should be sleeping."

and your mind will be blown just like me"

"Spill"

....

but instead she married your dad,

Kaden say? They weren't allowed to meet Mom. Don't you think

Gabriel paused as he looked over her comments and

perhaps she was compelled to marry when, in actuality, she preferred your father. If that's the case, maybe

was amused and couldn't help but inquire, "I believe you're reading the books I gave you

he reclined on the couch, head resting on

I will widen your