Chapter 36
Chapter 36
Sophia stood there, observing as Gabriel settled into his seat.
There was nothing more agonizing than a blow from someone person loved.
Sophia’s eyes flickered with a hint of spite and resentment.
“How much better it would have been if Ava were absentl
“Without Ava’s presence, Gabriel would surely have noticed me
“Ava must have said something to Gabriel, causing him to misunderstand me,” she thought.
Ava!
Sophia’s hatred toward Ava was simply monstrous.
Neither Ava nor Gabriel turned around again
Once Gabriel was seated, he reached for his seat belt and noticed that Ava wasn’t wearing hers. She seemed lost in thought.
Indeed, Ava was deeply engrossed in her own world.
Hier mind wandered to Gabriel in her previous life.
Anyone
who mentioned Gabriel had to admit that he was indeed a gentleman.
Ava glanced at Gabriel with confusion.
Since when did Gabriel become so mean?
It seemed that Gabriel truly had a deceiving appearance,
And people were all deluded by Gabriel’s facade!
Nevertheless, because Gabriel angrily rebuked Sophia, Ava’s mood was uplifted.
She, too, was not entirely a good girl.
“Gabe” was not a name that could be called by anyone else casually.
Ava’s mind conjured up such a thought.
The thought caused her ears to grow warm.
“Ava, what are you thinking!” Ava thought.
At that moment, Gabriel leaned closer, involuntarily causing Ava to lean back in her seat.
It was their first time alone together and their first instance of such close contact.
Gabriel’s body exuded a pleasant fragrance.
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From this angle, Ava couldn’t help but notice how exceptionally hir and silky his skin appeared, reminiscent of the milk she adored.
Ava couldn’t help but think back to the feeling of her lips brushing against his Adam’s apple the last time they met.
Nervously, she swallowed and fixated on Gabriel’s Adam’s apple.
She never thought she would be attracted by someone’s Adam’s apple before, but she found Gabriel’s Adam’s apple incredibly sexy.
Ava forced herself to avert her gaze, but it inevitably fell upon Gabriel’s lips.
Some men possessed lips so slender, and when their lips converted into a taut line, an additional layer of allure would emanate from them.
However, as her eyes settled on Gabriel’s lips this time, she couldn’t help but notice their irresistibly seductive allure.
His lips were not particularly slender, but within the context of his face, they appeared appealing or refined. Besides, they possessed a light shade of pink.
Her throat emitted a conspicuous gulp.
The sound of swallowed saliva echoed audibly.
Her cheeks burned with embarrassment, and she couldn’t help but wonder if Gabriel had heard it.
Suddenly, she witnessed Gabriel’s long arm reaching over, deftly pulling her seat belt over and securing it.
Then, he sat up straight.
Ava finally exhaled a sigh of relief.
“It turned out that he just wanted to help me fasten my seat belt What have I been contemplating just moments before?” Ava thought.
Her cheeks were hot with embarrassment.
Ava unconsciously pressed her hands to her flushed face, revealing a faintly embarrassed expression.
Gabriel’s eyes, almost involuntarily, exhibited a trace of fondness and indulgence.
“What has she been thinking just now?” he thought.
Ava had no idea how naive and attractive she looked now, with the cuteness that accompanied her youth.
In the past, whenever he laid eyes on her, she seemed like an aggressive prickly hedgehog
“There’s breakfast in the backseat. Some bread and milk,” Gabriel said as he started the car, directing his words toward Ava.
Ava couldn’t help but cast a gaze at him.
Gabriel was so thoughtful as he recognized that Ava might be too preoccupied with something even to consider eating that
morning.
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Okay, thanks, Cabe
Are you going to school now?”
Even as Gabriel voiced these words, Ava’s cell phone rang
Once she concluded the call, her expression turned somewhat serious.
“Gabe, I’m afraid I won’t be able to attend school today. I have an errand to run first. You can drop me off at the nearest stop. and I’ll take a taxi from there.”
She knew she would be occupied the entire day, and she could burden Gabriel to accompany her all day
“No, I’m free today. I’ll accompany you. Wherever you need to go. I’ll give you a ride.”
“Gabe, L…
Ava still wished to express her concerns, but Gabriel’s tone remained gentle yet unwavering, possessing an undeniable sense of determination.
“I have nothing pressing to attend to at the moment, so I will accompany you wherever you need to be. If it makes you feel sorry for me, compensate me with a meal.”
Speaking of a meal, Ava reminisced about that evening with Benjamin, Gabriel, and Joshua. They had initially agreed that she would treat them to a meal, but Joshua still paid the bill in the end.
“Okay.”
Ava didn’t say anything further, and she informed Gabriel of the hotel’s name.
Inside the hotel, Hugo and Hanna lay in the opulent bed, but they didn’t sleep very well.
Both of them were in their sixties.
They ran a grocery store in the small town and raised their son there. After their son grew up and found a job in the city, they also moved there.
Conor was typically reserved, always sharing good news when he called his parents, never the bad.
There had been a time when he seemed emotionally disturbed, but when questioned, he attributed it to work–related pressure.
Then came the distressing news about their son.
They heard Conor had been accused of rape and had taken his own life.
The news erupted across the internet.
But how could they dare to believe such allegations?
Their son had grown up handsome and was adored by girls, so why would he need to commit such a heinous act?
Conor’s death was horrifying, with his body torn into unrecognizable fragments.
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This came as a terrible blow to Hanna, and she was devastated.
Every day became a blur of confusion and despair for her.
She often awoke in the middle of the night, sobbing and claiming to hear her son’s agonized cries.
Sleep eluded her entirely, and her hair fell out in clumps.
Hugo’s hair turned white overnight.
His hair had been gray but now had become entirely white.
They didn’t believe that their son would do that, but they had no means of seeking assistance.
Who could possibly help them?
After all, three years ago, the evidence had been overwhelming, including incriminating videos and photos.
Last night, someone knocked on their door, claiming they could clear their son’s name and prove his innocence. Hugo and Hanna didn’t hesitate to follow that person.
Given their current state, they had nothing to fear!
And they also didn’t care about what this person was trying to do
They desired nothing more than to clear their son’s name so that he could rest in peace!
As dawn broke, they woke up.
The bed was meticulously arranged, and the used towels were dutifully returned to their proper place.
Arnold tapped on the door, and Hugo swiftly swung it open.
A faint smile adorned Hugo’s countenance, yet an undercurrent of unease still lingered in his expression.
“Arnold, good morning.”
“Mr. Burgess, good morning. Have you partaken of breakfast yet?
The hotel boasted a lavish breakfast buffet, but Hugo and Hanna were in no mood for breakfast.
“Yeah.
Hugo told a little lie.
Arnold, after all, was just a man and didn’t think much about that
He nodded and said, “Excellent, Let us now proceed to the police station. The two individuals implicated in the case have been apprehended.”
Hugo’s lips trembled, and Hanna was already awash with tears.
At the hotel’s entrance, Ava encountered them, who wore an aged visage.
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No pleasantries were exchanged as they headed directly to the police station.
Gabriel placed a phone call. “Yes, the police station on the west side of the city. Correct. Ensure your arrival before noon.
The recipient on the other end asked, “Is it a matter of great urgency?
“Got it. I’ll be there soon.”“
Arnold idly played on the phone in his hand after he stepped into the car.
Ava was not very live and didn’t know what to say to Hugo ad Hanna.
Gabriel, too, remained silent.
They headed to the police station in silence.
As they arrived at the station’s entrance, Arnold’s hand was poised to rest upon Ava’s shoulder when he suddenly felt an inexplicable pressure descend upon him.
He involuntarily glanced in Gabriel’s direction, only to find him fixating on him with a cold gaze.
