Because ignorance is Bliss and right now, she chose to be ignorant to what she already suspected was the answer. “Are you sure about that?” she asked for confirmation sake
Gabriel’s gaze met hers and he smiled weakly. “More than I’ve ever been “
Pressing her lips together, she released a sigh through her nostrils. “You know you can’t put a price on my forgiveness”
“I know.”Gabriel’s voice came out in an almost inaudible whisper. She would have missed it if the AC in his office had been any louder.
After a few seconds of staring at him to determine if his words were indeed true and another few more seconds to think his offer through, Leonica finally spoke. “Fine.” The smile that followed after, had Gabriel’s heart beating at an uncontrollable pace. “You’re forgiven, Gabriel Bryce. Happy?” Enjoy It While It Last
The look of relief on Gabriel’s face told Leonica all she needed to know.
He was indeed happy, so happy that a subtle smile graced his lips, 1 cin fum, had Leonica questioning interally, if her forgiveness was worth more than millions.
Was he feeling that guilty about all the things he had done? Even though he didn’t remember them all?
Was he really the same Gabriel that suddenly began maltreating her? Or was he forever going to remain this Gabriel, the version of himself who her younger self
Shaking her head, she dismissed the thought. 5 didn’t need to think of things like that, not right now.
“Now that we’ve settled that,” Leonica started. “About the contract,”
“I’ll call my Lowryem,” Gabriel said, pulling his phone out and making a call to his lawyer’s office.
Leonics watched him as he spoke, and couldn’t help but notice the softness in his tone and the relaxed stance his body held
It was a sight that was long forgotten as it had been a distant Lime since they both sat together like this, no hostility or hate getting in the wag.
Fabriel moment. Leonica allowed herself to indulge in the sight of him. He was still as handsome as she remembered him. The Gabriel she fell in love with and the one she would always have a little some yet spot for, even if she had moved on
“Mr. Bryce, although were still in the weekend, your request will be carried out. The paperwork will be submitted tomorrow. The lawyer concluded over the phone.
gabriel ended the call and turned his attention back to her. “Done.”
dahil simply gave her a smile. “Thave my ways.”
Sure bedoes
Leonica rolled her eyes at him before standing up. “Well, I’ll got going not
“Already? Why don’t you stay a butle longer? we can talk”
she merely smiled at Gabriel’s words, bot he could tell the smile didn’t quite teach her eyes. “There nothing to talk about, Gabriel. Please take care of Ashley ” And just like that, she was out, leaving Gabriel in his study alone. She quickly found Margret who then showed her to Ashley’s room. The boy who was playing on his console, quickly jumped up at the sight of his mother
“Hey sweetheam, how do you like it here?”
Ashley gave her toothy grin. “I love it.”
“That’s nice.” Leonica returned his smile. “Mommy has to go now, come and pick you up Monday afternoon, okay?”
“Okay.” He gave her a hug and bid her goodbye.
“Bye mammy
“See you later!