Chapter 703
Chapter 703:
Gabriela’s laughter mixed with the tears that began streaming down her cheeks. “My husband stands as the most magnificent man in existence. Even should you lose every strand of hair and each eyebrow, you would still remain perfect in my eyes p>
“That changes nothing,” Wesley replied firmly. “You also know Stewart quite well—wealthy, refined, and undeniably attractive. What if my altered appearance causes you to question your feelings and consider him instead p>
Would the specter of Stewart never fade from their conversations?
Gabriela felt frustration and heartache collide within her chest.
She longed to strike him but feared causing damage to his fragile heart, so she settled for pounding his arm instead.
𝗝𝘰i𝘯 𝘁𝘩𝘦 𝗰𝗼mm𝘶𝘯і𝘵y 𝗮𝗍
“Your constant references to him make me suspect you harbor feelings for the man p>
Wesley appeared genuinely shocked. “Gabriela, you understand my preferences better than anyone alive. How could such a disturbing thought enter your mind p>
“Because you persist in mentioning Stewart’s name!” Gabriela was angry.
“I wish I could avoid it, but you once praised his wealth and gentle nature and…” Wesley argued.
“Stop this instant!” Gabriela demanded, now thoroughly exasperated.
Despite her fierce resistance, Wesley’s playful persuasion, combined with thoughts of their vulnerable child and his unwavering determination, ultimately convinced her to remain in Okburg and await his eventual return.
While Gabriela and Wesley celebrated their improvised wedding, chaos erupted at the Howard mansion.
Although Gabriela had secured Beverley’s solemn promise to avoid interfering in Lauren’s predicament, Lauren’s sudden arrest ignited Herman’s explosive fury. He burst through the Howard estate’s doors, stormed in, evidence clutched in his shaking hand.
“Beverley, did you not guarantee that Gabriela would show mercy? Instead, Lauren now sits behind bars p>
Beverley responded with calculated resignation in her tone, “Gabriela possesses such fierce stubbornness and refuses to heed my counsel. My influence over her has reached its limits p>
Beverley harbored deep resentment toward her inability to manipulate Gabriela and deliberately placed all blame squarely upon her granddaughter’s shoulders.
Herman, consumed by blazing rage, abandoned all pretense of civility and roared his accusations. “Even as an illegitimate child, she remains your blood! How dare she openly defy your authority p>
“She has displayed such defiance since her earliest years,” Beverley sighed with theatrical weariness. “This girl knows no fear and shows incredible audacity, particularly with Wesley’s absolute support behind her. She treats Lauren’s situation as beneath her concern p>
Beverley spoke these words with brutal honesty, making no effort to shield Gabriela from Herman’s wrath.
Since controlling Gabriela had proven impossible, she decided to unleash Herman’s methods upon her instead.