Chapter 1290:

Who could blame him? He had endured so much at the Deleon Group. When he used to navigate business deals with Bryan, he was met with praise and admiration, which made many envious. Now, all he received were dismissive glances wherever he went.

Eileen and Bryan had made it a routine to visit the Dawson Mansion every weekend. The skies were clear, and with Christmas approaching, the streets were filled with festive energy.

In the backseat of the car, Gabriela sat on Eileen’s lap, her small arms flailing in excitement as she occasionally bounced with joy.

“Gabriela, sit still,” Bryan said, glancing at her through the rearview mirror.

Gabriela immediately quieted down for a few seconds before obediently sliding off Eileen’s lap to sit beside her. She intertwined her little hands and looked up at Bryan and Eileen with her large, sparkling eyes.

Eileen chuckled. “What’s the matter?”

“Nothing,” Gabriela mumbled, shaking her head before crawling to the window, her gaze fixed on the passing scenery.

an hour later, they arrived at the Dawson Mansion. Eileen got out of the car and turned to pick up Gabriela, but

head inside. I’ll carry her,” Bryan

soon as her feet touched the ground,

her with a

. com brings

Gabriela showed little enthusiasm, playing

asked, noticing her mood. “Did your parents

“No, they

out a sigh of relief. “That’s good, but

don’t love

“What are you saying? You’re their precious girl.

such good care of her and won’t let her carry me. I think he wants Mommy to spoil him too, but… He’s too big

but chuckle. “Who put that idea

still young, and it was hard for her to explain everything she had observed at the resort. She especially didn’t know how to put into words the way Bryan seemed to be tiptoeing around Eileen lately. If Bryan hadn’t still treated her the same way—except for keeping her away from

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