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Chapter 714

Author: Light Breeze
A week later, Fred flew to Bristlewick. That very day, Gabriella received a delivery from Fred.

She opened it to find a spinning crystal globe. Encased within was a delicate miniature of Bristlewick's snow-covered streets. It was beautiful.

Gabriella didn't get any work done that afternoon. She simply leaned on her desk and played with the crystal globe again and again.

Velma teased her for being distracted by a toy. But then, she sighed. "Play all you want. You're set for life. There's no point for you to be working hard anyway."

Gabriella kept staring into the snowy scene and said softly, "It still hurts."

Velma replied, "Of course it hurts. It's a breakup, after all."

If it didn't hurt, it wouldn't be called heartbreak.

Velma didn't disturb her further. She just stayed by her side, quietly keeping Gabriella company. She made herself a cup of coffee and stood by the windows, sipping it as the setting sun melted into gold at the horizon.

Velma thought that Fred was actually a
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    Xavier stepped forward and carried the twins from the carriage. Afterward, he extended a hand to Gabriella, who refused to let him help her. Yet, with the carriage so tall, she had no choice but to hold his hand and hop off. She lost her footing and actually ended up falling into his arms. Then, she caught the fresh tobacco scent off of him, making her dizzy. Gabriella was about to squirm, but Xavier tightened his grip on her waist. His voice was hoarse when he spoke. "It's been so long since I've held you."Recently, they had been meeting each other quite frequently, but she had always been very careful not to let him get close to her. He couldn't help but feel frustrated. After all, he yearned to be intimate with her. So, it felt wonderful to have her in his embrace. But Xavier didn't get to savor the moment for long. The kids were still around. Lynn raised her head and stared at them, her gaze glistening with bewilderment and curiosity. It looked like she was trying to deci

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