Chapter 16
Gabriel, however, arched an eyebrow ever so slightly.
Ava appeared pleasant and bright, but in reality, she was not a gracious host. Her temper lurked just beneath the surface.
Joshua also shook his head slowly.
Joshua was about to drive away, but Gabriel suddenly went back, saying that Ava had a nightmare and it was her inaugural encounter with the Walker family, so he feared that Ava would suffer and be bullied.
How else could Ava have just arrived at the Walker family and gone to have lunch outsider
But thinking of Ava’s demeanor and her disposition, Joshua didn’t believe that she would meekly swallow the insults hurled at her.
“Tsk, Gabriel remains obstinate in his denial. But look at the profound attention he showers upon Ava. It is clear that he likes her!” Joshua mused silently.
However, neither Gabriel nor Joshua had experienced love yet
There were very few individuals who captured Gabriel’s interest.
In fact, Joshua himself didn’t understand what love actually was
He was not Gabriel, after all. So, be genuinely didn’t know if Gabriel had fallen in love.
He simply wanted to make fun of Gabriel by speaking in such a manner every day.
After all, it was j
as just a joke, and engaging in banter wouldn’t cause any
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Sophia, with teary eyes, gazrd over. Her eyes were red, and a tear dwelled in them, unwilling to fall. She appeared delicate, innocent, and pitiable. It would soften any man’s heart to some extent.
Ava, however, regarded the scene coldly.
In her previous life, she had been convinced by Sophia’s remarkable acting skills. But in this life, watching her only made Ava feel nauseous.
Sophia helped Melissa to stand up.
The ache from i
the morning’s blow still lingered in her wai
She glanced at the visitors and paused momentarily, Gabriel and Joshua!
Of course, she knew Joshua:
The Smith family was one of the
most influential families in Rosemont
But she had only encountered Gabriel briefly on a few occasions, and they were from a distance.
Melissa forced a biner smile. “Mr. Smith, Mr. Anderson, please accept my apologies for my daughter’s misbehavior. I hope we haven’t become a source of amusement for you”
At this moment, she acted like she truly felt crestfallen, so disheartened, and utterly exhausted as a loving mother dealing with her disobedient and unruly children.
Sophia’s heart raced faster at this moment.
“Oh, what a splendid man he is! Sophia thought
It was as though she had encountered him before. He was so remarkably handsome.
Sophia instantly fell head over heels in love with Gabriel, at first glance!
However, Gabriel’s gaze did not seule upon Sophia’s body. Instead, it fixated on Ava with genuine concem, accompanied by an unwitting affection and concern in his voice. “Ava, are you alright”
Ava replied, “Gabe, I’m fine.” Her response was sincere and innocent, a complete departure from her earlier aggressive and untamed demeanor,
Except for Joshua, the others in the room all stared at Ava in astonishment.
Wasn’t she just a country girl from Brookhaven?
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When did she become so familiar with Gabwirl?
And she even called him “Gabe‘“)
Melissa seethed with rage inuide, yet she concealed it beneath a composed facade.
wrong with his eyest
“What could possibly happen to Ava
Tm the one who’s not okay?” Melissa thought.
Melissa, however, dared not to express her dissatisfaction.
“I apologize for not knowing that you canse, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Smith. Please, come in and have a seat?
Suppressing her pain, Melissa made an effort to interact with Gabriel and Joshua.
However, Galiniel approached Ava, extended his hand, and gently clasped her wrist
Joshua’s eyes widened in surprise.
He remembered that Ava disliked physical contact,
It could be proved by Ava’s reaction when he only tried to offer a fraternal pat on her shoulder.
Unexpectedly, when Gabriel held her wrist, Ava didn’t even flinch!
This was truly a differential treatment!
“Am I not as captivating as Gabriel, js?”
Joshua thought sadly
In a worried manner but without any y lustful intent, Gabriel lifted Ava’s hand, turning it over to examine her palm. Her fingers bore a faint redness from the pressure of her grip just now.
Ava’s gaze remained unwaveringly fixated on Gabriel.
In her previous life, she had been a beauty and was covered by many people.
She was always surrounded by all gazes with desire from all directions, leaving her with nothing to concral,
Yet, Gabriel’s gaze was different. It was calm and warm, carrying a tenderness she had never experienced before.
Ava seemed entranced
Gabel studied her hands, and she studied Gabriel’s face without blinking
“Does it hurt?”
Ava shook her head.
She then withdrew her hand.
Gabriel, however, curled his lips and uniled. “In the future, let someone else handle these things. Don’t get your hands dirty.
He glanced at Melissa and then responded to her previous words.
“Mr. Walker, be and with a detached and indiferent tone, “Ava nove saved my life and Joshi’s. I heard that it was her first visit to the Walker family, so I’ve come to escort ber, in case someone will dare to offend her.
Gabriel’s cold gaze swept over the surrounding crowd.
“Ava, don’t be afraid. If anyone offends you from now on, tell me.”
Ava’s eyes widened in surprise as she looked at him.
When Ava gazed at people, her eyes were always so direct with no scruples and shone brightly.
Gabriel’s throat tightened slightly as he resisted the urge to reach out
But in the end, he gently rubbed Ava’s head and said, “If you ever need anything in the future, just dial my number.”
Naturally, he took out his cell phone and exchanged contact information with Awa.
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Ava saved his number and changed the contact name to “Gabe”
Joshua, ten, wanted Ava’s number.
wa, save my number as well. If you mention my name in Rosemont, nobody will dare to offend you,” Joshua asserted.
A jealous and spricful gaze was set on Ava
Sophia gritted her teeth.
“What’s so good about hert
“Men are truly creatures driven by desire!” Sophia thought.
She thought if it were not for Ava’s exquisite countenance, Gabriel and Joshua wouldn’t have come to her defense!
Hui Ava, seemingly aware of Sophia’s animosity, met her gaze fearlessly and locked eyes with Sophia
Sophia’s heart tightened, yei Ava’s lips curled into a subtle, sarcastic smile.
Sophia clenched her fingers tightly into her palm.
Aher exchanging contact information with Ava, Gabriel prepared to leave.
Seeing this, Melissa snapped out of her reverie and hurriedly nudged Sophia. “Sophia, go escort Mr. Anderson and Mr. Smith to the door.”
Joshua languidly untered. “No need, Ava, you may come and escort us to the door since I have a few parting words for you.”
It was past two in the ahemoon, and the sun was very fierce. Gabriel unfurled an umbrella, shielding Ava from the scorching sun
Ava couldn’t resist turning her head to cast a glance at Gabriel and softly whispered. “Thank you.”
Joshua, at the rear, absentmindedly stroked his chin
He wondered why Gabriel had managed to bring an umbrella along, but now he knew why.
Yesterday, a rainstorm raged, but now, the wind and rain had subsided, leaving behind an oppressively hot sun.
As Ava walked Gabriel and joshua to the door, she said, “Thanks.”
Although she was capable of managing on her own, she couldn’t help but acknowledge their kindness.
Gabriel placed the umbrella into Ava’s hand.
Their fingers brushed against each other, and Gabriel’s fingers were a bit cold..
Her own fingers were equally cool.
“Remember, if you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to call my number, Gabriel reminded her once again.
Ava nodded and replied, “Well, thank you, Mr. Smith, Gabe
It seemed that she had already used to call him “Gabe” now, and the name rolled off her tongue effortlessly.
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