Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Unveiled Betrayal : Kabanata 41 - Kabanata 48

Gabriel’s POVShe lets out a cold, mirthless laugh. "Sorry? You're sorry? But the deal has already been done." I sense a request coming. "But I'll ask for one thing," she adds.I look at her sharply, wondering what she wants. Is it related to keeping me away from Lexi? I'm not going to agree with that. My gut feeling is screaming that something is off about Lexi's paternity. "What is it?" I ask gruffly, my mind racing with possibilities. I'm ready to refuse her request if it means keeping me from Lexi. But I need to know what she wants first."Stay away from me and my daughter," she says, "I don't want anything to do with you. I'm trying to piece my life back together, and I don't want it revolving around you."Her words snap me out of my thoughts, and I realize there's no point arguing. If she wants me to stay away, fine. But I'm determined to uncover the truth behind Lexi's paternity."Is that what you want?" I ask, breaking the silence.She nods, her eyes still closed. "Yes, that'

I'm about to let a curse word slip when I glance over at Lexi, my baby girl, and catch myself. "Shoot!" I exclaim instead, covering up the earlier word.Kelly and Sarah look at me curiously, their eyebrows raised in sync. "What's up?" they ask in unison.I hesitate, remembering my agreement to lunch with Ethan. "I just agreed to lunch with someone and I forgot I have Lexi to take care of now," I admit, feeling a bit frazzled. I've grown used to solo life here while Lexi was in California, so this is a big adjustment.Sarah notices my concern and reassures me with a warm smile. "Don't worry, we've got you covered!" she says.I look at them both skeptically, wondering if they're just teasing me. Are they up for helping me wrangle Lexi, or are they just pulling my leg?But Kelly and Sarah nod in perfect sync, their faces mirroring each other. "Seriously, Jas, we've got you covered!" they say. I breathe a sigh of relief, grateful for their support.I smile, feeling a weight lift off my sh

Maxwell's face falls, his eyes widening in shock, but I don't let up. My anger and hurt are boiling over, and I'm not about to let him off the hook that easily. "You didn't care about being a father when you were busy cheating on me," I hissed, my voice venomous. "Why now? Why do you suddenly care about being a father?"I lean in, my eyes blazing "You want to see your daughter? Do you want to be in her life? You're going to have to do a lot more than just utter a pathetic sorry, Maxwell." I spit out the words, my disdain for him clear.And then, I dropped the bombshell. "And you know what? That girl isn't even yours." I say it with conviction, that I don't entirely feel. I know I confirmed the timing of her birth at the hospital, that it falls squarely within the time I was married to Maxwell. But still, I wonder... Why did I say that? I think to myself, even as the words spill outMaxwell's eyes narrow, his gaze flashing with guilt, like he's hiding something. But then, his expressi

Gabriel's POVI know it when my gut feeling is screaming at me, and I know better than to ignore it. I'm happy I didn't ignore it when It told me to head to Jasmine's house, and when I arrived, I saw her in a panic, rushing to pack her bags for California. But I need to stay focused and keep my mind on what matters - Lexi. After Lily left my apartment, I made up my mind to leave Jasmine alone and prioritize Lexi. I know Jasmine might have thought I was stalking her when I showed up at Lino's, but what she doesn't know is that it's one of my favorite restaurants. I just can't help but think of Lexi's face lighting up whenever she sees me, and that alone makes my heart swell with love and affection. I'm determined to put my energy into building a connection with her, and I know that's exactly what I need to do right now.I step out of my car, clutching the Ziploc bag containing Lexi's hair sample, my fingers tightening around it as I head toward Quest Diagnostics. The automatic doors