Lahat ng Kabanata ng THE EXTRAORDINARY BRIDE OF THE WYNDHAM FAMILY : Kabanata 71 - Kabanata 80

Gabriel and Isla stood up immediately, already walking toward Landon. The others remained seated, watching them with curiosity. “What is it?” Gabriel’s voice came sharp and tense. Landon’s eyes flicked briefly toward the others before returning to his brother. “It’s Mother,” he said quietly. “We should talk in my office first.” Without another word, Gabriel was already moving, his stride fast and determined. Isla followed closely behind him, her heels clicking softly against the marble floor. Landon walked behind them after politely excusing himself from Gabriel and Isla’s friends. The moment they stepped into Landon’s office, the atmosphere thickened with tension. Gabriel didn’t bother to sit down. His eyes were darker, his jaw tight. “What happened to my mother?” he demanded. Landon walked to his desk and sat down, trying to stay calm. “Can we please sit first?” he said, gesturing to the two chairs in front of him. “Isla, please.” Isla nodded, though her heart was already bea

Peter didn’t ask for permission, he only followed what his heart told him to do. Without hesitation, he pulled Sofie close, his hands firm around her waist, and pressed his lips against hers. The hallway erupted in gasps. No one saw it coming. Even Alfred, who was still holding Isla’s hand, looked stunned for a moment. Then his expression softened into something unreadable. He simply shook his head and sighed. These young ones, he thought. They never know how to hide their feelings. Alfred knew Peter very well. He knew his late grandfather, too—one of his oldest friends before he passed away. So, if Peter was kissing a woman in public, it meant only one thing: the boy had strong feelings for the girl. Isla’s eyes widened in disbelief. What in the world is wrong with Peter today? she thought. And why Sofie? She wanted to march up and pull them apart, but she forced herself to stay calm. This wasn’t her battle. She had enough problems of her own to deal with. Sofie was too shocked

The next morning, Gabriel left early for the office. He had an important meeting he couldn’t reschedule. Isla was still asleep when he quietly stepped out of the house. A few hours later, the buzzing sound of a phone woke her up. She stirred, groaning softly, and reached for it with half-open eyes. The name flashing on the screen made her blink wider—Mama. She quickly answered. But before she could say a word, her mother’s voice filled the line. “Thank God, she finally picked up!” Isla chuckled sleepily. Her voice was husky from just waking up. “Good morning to you too, Mother,” she murmured. “For how long are you going to keep us standing outside your door?” Isla frowned. “Wait—us? Who are the ‘us’ you’re talking about?” “Well,” her mother replied, “you’re about to find out.” Isla gasped and jumped out of bed. Sliding her feet into her slippers, she hurried out of the bedroom with the phone still pressed to her ear. She reached the main door, realizing Magdalene wasn’t aro

**Flashback** Earlier today, when Isla and her family arrived at the hospital, in the middle of the confusion, Isla saw someone that made her pause. She saw Delphine walking out of the hospital entrance, just by the main doors, dressed in a cream coat. Her eyes were hidden behind dark sunglasses. Isla froze for a moment, she looked shocked to see Delphine in this particular hospital, knowing fully well that Delphine was more frequent in Wyndham hospital But Delphine didn't see Isla or any of her family. She was so into a phone conversation. Another thing that caught Isla’s attention was the man walking beside her—Doctor Raymond. He was someone Isla knows too well. Isla’s brows furrowed in surprise. Raymond was a long-time family friend, a respected gynecologist. What was he doing with Delphine? And what relationship did he have with her? However, Isla brushed them aside and focused on her sister. Her sister’s stretcher was already being wheeled inside. This was not the time.

“What did you do to my wife?” Gabriel stood up from his chair, his eyes filled with emotion as he walked towards his wife. Isla laughed, her confidence radiating all over her as she stepped forward to meet him halfway. His arms wrapped tightly around her waist, pulling her against his chest and stared right into her electric blue eyes. “You are the most beautiful and supportive wife any man could ever have,” he said softly, his voice was full of pride. “You just did something I’ve been struggling to do… and you did it in a heartbeat.” Isla kept smiling, her hands wrapping gently on his neck “Well,” she teased, “you’re welcome.” Before she could say anything else, Gabriel captured her lips in a deep kiss full of hunger and passion. One of his hands slid to the back of her head, his fingers tangling in her soft blonde hair, while the other held her waist firmly. The warmth of his breath mixed with hers, and the chemistry between them charged; it was like the world outside no longe