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Chapter 45: Caught Between Holding On Or Breaking All The Rules

Penulis: Oma Green
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-25 06:06:10

Gabriel’s POV

I scanned the room, my eyes instinctively searching for Clairessa. She had excused herself to the restroom, but it had been a while, and she hadn’t returned. Something about her abrupt exit worried me.

Adjusting my cufflinks, I noticed movement on the far side of the room. My son, Adrian, was speaking to a woman. She had curly brown hair and wore an emerald-green gown that shimmered under the lights, reminding me of Clairessa. For a moment, I thought it was her.

But something felt off. I couldn’t be sure.

I moved toward them, my pace quickening, needing to confirm. As I neared, the woman turned and disappeared into the crowd. Adrian stepped in front of me, blocking my view.

“Adrian. I thought I saw you speaking with…” My voice trailed off, my eyes glancing over his shoulder still trying to pick out the figure in the dim lighting.

“Dad…” Adrian called softly, pulling my focus back to him. “You saw me speaking with who?”

“Never mind.” I placed a hand on his sho
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