Chapter 700
Chapter 700:
Once he learned that Gabriela and Wesley were together, Roger unleashed relentless pressure on his grandson.
“Though Gabriela is a Howard, she remains nothing more than an illegitimate daughter—far beneath Rebecca’s standing. If you must choose someone other than Rebecca, it shouldn’t be Gabriela p>
Roger stood firm in his resolve to bar Gabriela from marrying into the Moss family. Wesley, facing his imminent departure for overseas treatment, feared he wouldn’t return in time to shield her from the fallout.
To his relief, Roger now had to account for Matthew’s presence and didn’t dare strike directly at Gabriela.
Wesley studied Gabriela’s face, her eyes still holding traces of innocence, and decided she didn’t need to bear the weight of these family machinations.
When he left the country, he would have to rely on trusted allies to watch over her.
The couple made their way back to the villa.
Miriam and Loretta had arrived earlier, guiding Truett through his tentative steps across the living room.
Loretta had grown so weary of Susie’s barbs that she’d abandoned her beloved community dance gatherings entirely. Susie brought her three-year-old great-grandchild to every dance session—a charming little one with honeyed words and boundless energy who delighted in copying Susie’s movements with chubby arms and wobbly legs, drawing coos of appreciation from the crowd.
While Loretta adored the precious child, she couldn’t stomach Susie’s pointed remarks.
“It’s such a shame you’re not a great-grandparent yet. Someone should really encourage your grandson to settle down p>
T𝘩𝖾 𝘣𝘦𝗌𝘵 𝗋𝘦𝗏𝗶ewѕ 𝗈𝗇
These words left Loretta so incensed that she refused all contact with Susie for two solid weeks.
Evenings stretched endlessly without her usual social outlet, driving her to seek refuge at Gabriela’s home, where she could dote on Truett instead.
As Wesley and Gabriela stepped through the door together, Loretta froze momentarily, then released a pointed snort before turning deliberately toward Miriam.
“Susie’s daughter-in-law just delivered another great-grandchild. She’s practically floating on air with joy p>
Wesley had barely crossed the threshold before his grandmother’s mocking began. Unable to reveal the truth behind his situation, he could only cast a pleading look in Gabriela’s direction.
This silent appeal only stoked Loretta’s irritation further.
“Don’t you dare look to her for rescue! Even Gabriela can’t shield you from this p>
Wesley touched his nose and managed a rueful smile. “Please don’t upset yourself. I will start a family one day p>
Most people remained unaware of Wesley’s condition, including Loretta. He refused to burden her with worry or compromise her health with such devastating news.
Gabriela also couldn’t risk exposing Truett’s true parentage to the Moss family, leaving Wesley with no choice but to weather his grandmother’s scolding with grace.
His reply only convinced Loretta that he was dismissing her concerns entirely, fueling her mounting frustration.
“I suppose I’ll draw my final breath without ever witnessing my great-grandchild’s birth or hearing those sweet words, ‘Great-grandma p>
Gabriela prepared to offer consoling words when Truett tottered over on unsteady legs, wrapped his small arms around Loretta’s knee, and gazed up at her with bright eyes.
Perhaps Loretta’s words had registered in his young mind, because he opened his mouth and produced the sweetest sound. “Great-grandma p>
Though his pronunciation wavered slightly, everyone present could still hear it.
Loretta’s heart melted instantly. She responded with overwhelming warmth, scooping Truett into her arms while her face bloomed with pure delight.
Truett possessed such natural sweetness and intuitive kindness.
If Tessa truly lacked the time to nurture him properly, how perfect it would be for Loretta to fill that role.
Despite Loretta’s earlier storm of anger, Truett’s adorable presence transformed dinner into a celebration of shared joy.
Following the meal, Miriam drew Wesley outside for a private stroll across the villa’s moonlit grounds.
She fixed him with a serious stare. “Mr. Moss, I need the absolute truth—have you and Gabriela truly become a couple p>