Chapter 332
Chapter 332:
“My baby is healthy,” Gabriela replied, offering the ultrasound photos for him to see.
Farley’s eyes shimmered with emotion as he studied the images and thought of Alanna. “You realize your mother wasn’t born here in Okburg, don’t you p>
Gabriela inclined her head. “My uncle mentioned it once or twice p>
He went on, voice low but steady. “Before she passed, her last wish was to return to her hometown. At that time, Marie had complete control of the cemetery, and our hands were tied. But things are different now. It’s time we brought your mother back where she belongs p>
Gabriela gave a decisive nod. “I’ll wrap things up at work first, then take my mother’s ashes back to her hometown p>
With the choice settled, she went to the company the next day and passed her project over to Kaleb.
“This might keep me away for a long while,” she said quietly. “I’m counting on you to handle everything here p>
Kaleb, who already knew about her pregnancy, let out a sigh. “If the man who fathered the child won’t step up, then you don’t need to p>
𝗥𝖾аd 𝗈ո 𝗮ոу 𝗱𝘦𝘃𝘪се 𝘰𝘯
Life held countless struggles for a mother bringing up her child on her own.
“I decided this child deserves to be born,” Gabriela cut in, her eyes steady. “Who the father is doesn’t matter. If my mom had thought differently back then, I wouldn’t even be here p>
Kaleb worried Gabriela might relive the same struggles her mother had endured, yet when he saw the firmness in her eyes, he kept his concerns to himself. With another quiet sigh, he said, “I’ll manage the company. You just focus on delivering the baby safely p>
He had already proven his ability to keep the company running smoothly during Gabriela’s earlier absence, so she knew she could leave everything in his hands without hesitation.
Shortly afterward, Gabriela carefully carried her mother’s ashes in an urn back to her hometown. Farley and Tessa accompanied her on the solemn journey.
At first, Tessa had wavered, but Gabriela pressed on, her voice coaxing yet urgent. “Please, Tessa, just this once. You already covered for me when Mr. Moss saw the pregnancy test result. If you stand by me again, then at least we’ll have a consistent story when he asks about the baby p>
Tessa’s brows knit together, unease clouding her expression. “But my mother-in-law will keep calling, over and over p>
“Then change your number,” Gabriela replied firmly. “You’ve let your in-laws control you long enough. The longer you let them push you around, the more they’ll assume it’s their right. Take this moment to rest, and make them realize just how much they rely on you p>
Tessa mulled over Gabriela’s words and finally nodded. “Alright. I’ll come with you p>
With Gabriela’s persuasion, Tessa asked Wesley for leave and set off with her to the countryside.