Chasing the Unexpected

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 next?”

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

“Mom, I think Nyla is doing the right thing. And I’m not afraid of what the Sumners might do to me,” he said.

“Are you out of your mind?! You’re my only son. If something happens to you, how will I live? I forbid you from coming back. If you do, I’ll send you back personally!” Wren huffed.

With that, she hung up.

Across the ocean, Gabriel–sharp features framed by gold- rimmed glasses–set down his phone, removed his glasses,

and rubbed his brow.

His expression was indifferent. Regardless of Wren’s opinion, he was determined to return to his home country.

In the evening, as Nyla got into the car, her phone rang.

Seeing the name on the screen, she was a bit surprised.

Gabriel had rarely contacted her 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 answering, Damon glanced over.

When he saw “Gabriel” flashing on the screen, his expression darkened, and his voice dropped a few notches. “Why aren’t. you answering?”

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Snapping out of her thoughts, Nyla quickly answered the call, oblivious to Damon’s dark expression.

“Hello? Gabriel, what’s up? I didn’t expect you to call today,”

she said.

Her tone was somewhat distant as if she were speaking to a

distant relative.

Although they had gotten along well for a time, Gabriel had suddenly become distant during her university years, leaving them as strangers living under the same roof.

“I heard from Mom that your dad’s going abroad for treatment?

Gabriel asked.

“Yes, and I might need your help with them once they’re there,” Nyla replied.

Gabriel’s voice was cool. “I’m coming back next week and plan to develop my career here.”

Nyla was momentarily taken aback and replied softly, “I’ll find an interpreter for them then. There might be a lot of inconveniences at first.”

“I’ll handle it,” Gabriel offered.

As they wrapped up their conversation, Damon leaned in and quietly asked, “What do you feel like eating later? I saw a nice restaurant earlier. How about dinner there tonight?”

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