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Chapter Eight

ผู้เขียน: Grace Aden
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As I thought about Gabriel, I realized I needed to clear the air. I pulled out my phone and dialed his number, anxiously waiting through three rings before he answered.

"Hello, Jasmine," he greeted calmly.

"Can we talk?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.

"Of course. How are you?" he replied, his tone still business-like.

"I'm fine," I lied, masking my nervousness. "I have something important to tell you."

"Okay," he said. "Let's meet at Alinea."

"Alright," I agreed quickly.

I hailed a cab, my mind racing with thoughts of how Gabriel might react to the news. Arriving at the restaurant, I waited patiently, my anxiety building. The waiter approached.

"Good day, ma'am. Are you ready to order?"

"Not yet. I'll just have water for now," I replied.

As the waiter left, I saw Gabriel enter. It seemed like the entire room turned to look at him. Unfazed by the stares, he walked with poise, almost as if he were modeling on a runway.

My gaze locked onto Gabriel, and a subtle tension gripped
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  • The Unveiled Betrayal    Chapter 43

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  • The Unveiled Betrayal    Chapter 42

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  • The Unveiled Betrayal    Chapter 41

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  • The Unveiled Betrayal    Chapter 40

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  • The Unveiled Betrayal    Chapter 39

    Lexi’s eyes are locked on Gabriel. I look at Gabriel and see the most beautiful smile on his face as he smiles back at Lexi. My mom walks in at that moment and is clearly in awe of the radiant smile in Gabriel’s eyes.“You’re awake, princess,” Gabriel says, his voice choking with emotion. The sight tugs at my heart, and the corners of my eyes well up with tears, which I manage to hold back.Lexi smiles back, and it seems like she wants to say something, but she can’t speak as she hasn’t talked in hours. I think she needs water, so I stand up, which seems to bring her attention back to me.“Mum,” she calls out, her voice hoarse.“Hold on just a second while I get you some water to drink,” I say.She nods in response and turns to my mom, pointing to Gabriel and trying to indicate something to her.I bring the water to Lexi’s mouth, and she slowly gulps it down. Once she seems okay and refrains from taking more, I understand that she has had enough.Her eyes return to Gabriel. “Oh, the pr

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