Chapter 305

Gabriel returned to the house, his mind still racing with thoughts of the conversation he’d just had. He joined them at the dining table, where lunch had already begun.

Marie sat at the head of the table, her posture stiff, while Jessie was animated, chatting excitedly about her day.

“Grandma, you should have seen me at school before our spring break!” Jessie beamed, her face lit up with joy.

Marie smiled warmly at her granddaughter. “I’m sure you were the brightest star in the class, darling. Just like your father.”

Anna, sitting beside Marie, chimed in. “Jessie is so smart, Mrs. Marie. She’s just like Gabriel when he was her age.”

“Oh, I do not doubt that,” Marie replied, completely ignoring Camella, who sat silently across from her. Instead, she turned to Anna, her tone filled with warmth. “Anna, you’ve always had such a good eye for these things. I’m so glad you’re here.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Marie. I’m happy to help,” Anna responded, casting a quick glance at Camella, who tried to
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