All Chapters of Falling For My Ex's Dad: Chapter 181

Clairessa’s POVI reached Gabriel’s office a few minutes later, my heart still rattled from the elevator ride with Adrian. But the moment I stopped in front of the door, the nerves gave way to a slow, burning anger.I paused just long enough to take a breath, then knocked lightly.“Come in,” Gabriel’s voice called—low, calm, composed, like he hadn’t shattered me a hundred times already.I stepped inside, chin held high.He sat behind his desk, casually flipping through papers like it was just another Monday morning and he hadn’t dragged me here out of nowhere.His eyes met mine.For a heartbeat, something flickered there. Pity? Maybe. Regret? Possibly. Whatever it was, I didn’t want it. I didn’t need his sympathy. Not from him. Not now. Not ever.His gaze didn’t waver. “How are you doing?”The question landed softer than I expected—his voice gentler than it had been in days. Careful. Almost too careful.I crossed my arms. “What do you think?”He leaned back in his chair, setting the p