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."

truth in the hopes that she would learn it from him rather than an outsider, but now that they were actively looking

her as she burst

to make the decision when the truth is out," Richard said, rubbing her back and staring blankly at the wall in front of

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her laptop, she attempted

strategy and focused on learning more about his family background. She knew his name was Kaden Willow,

son, Kaden, was mentioned, but no information about her mother

about mom, just like he did about her death," when

She kept telling herself this and continued to look through their IDs when something unexpected appeared in their

set, and it was with Gerald Miller's eldest son," she

and dad's marriage was already set, why would they oppose it?" She wondered, racking her brain for specifics, when something snapped into her head

mom, but between Jedrick and

blinked many times, attempting

sure he will come up with some more ideas," she said

come

would eventually phone him. They had become

her response stunned him, putting a check

come here, because there is something more important than you

"..."

took the phone back and discovered the call was still

She said, shattering his stupor;

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

be blown just like me" she said causing Gabriel

"Spill"

....

to marry Jedrick but instead she

weren't allowed to meet Mom. Don't you think it should be

he looked over her comments and

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

inquire, "I believe you're reading the books I gave you faithfully. Your brain functions faster than

reclined on the couch, head resting

or I will widen your leg," he threatened,