hapter 293

Just a moment ago, Wren had been thrilled about the upcoming reunion with her son. Now, she felt as if she had been struck by a hammer.

"I was actually planning to return last year," Gabriel explained. "I just hadn't found a suitable job until last month when I began talks with a company in Saintornia. I'm signing the contract. tomorrow." ""Why didn't you tell me sooner?" Wren asked.

If she had known earlier, she wouldn't have agreed to take Harrison abroad for treatment. Being unfamiliar with life abroad, both she and Harrison would face many inconveniences compared to staying in the country.

"I wanted to finalize everything before telling you," Gabriel said.

Wren frowned, still feeling some frustration. She had already promised Nyla, and backing out now seemed unreasonable. Plus, staying in Saintornia might expose them to potential

retaliation from the Sumners.

After weighing her options, going abroad still seemed best.

"Gabriel, there's something I need to tell you," Wren said.

She explained Nyla's conflicts with the Sumners, concluding with a serious tone, "Since you haven't signed the contract yet, I suggest you don't come back to avoid being dragged into this mess. Nyla isn't listening to anyone right now, so who knows what she might do nex +25 BONUS

Unbeknownst to her, her words only reinforced Gabriel's determination to return.

And I'm not afraid of what the Sumners might do to me,"

how will I live?

she

Gabriel-sharp features framed by gold-rimmed

and rubbed his brow.

he was determined

as Nyla got into

name on the screen, she

since moving abroad, except when absolutely necessary. Today, his call made her wonder if he had heard about Harrison's treatment abroad. Noticing that Nyla wasn't

on the screen, his expression darkened, and his voice dropped a few notches. "Why

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her thoughts, Nyla quickly answered

what's up? I didn't

she said.

as if she were speaking to

a time, Gabriel had suddenly become distant during her university years, leaving them as strangers

your dad's

Gabriel asked.

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