Chapter 355:
During daylight hours, his fondness for Gabriela grew, yet he restrained himself. Josueâs smug demeanor irritated him. Additionally, he struggled to contain his feelings for Gabriela, fearful that they might eventually eclipse his affection for his own child.
Each night, Gabrielaâs voice invaded his dreams, her words echoing in his ears.
In these dreams, a slightly older Gabriela would cross her chubby arms and pout. âYou donât like me? Well, I wonât like you.â
Given Eileenâs chilly demeanor, his sanity was hanging by a thread.
What he didnât know was that Eileen was also having a hard time.
After reading Josueâs provoking messages, she felt her anger rise, though she knew he was just exaggerating.
She avoided visiting Bryan during the last two days of the ten-day period.
When he questioned her absence, she curtly responded, âBusy.â
This gave Bryan a bitter taste of neglect, akin to a spouse overlooked by an indifferent partner. She had vanished for days!
He doubted her excuse. He yearned to see her after work, yet he worried about encountering Ruby and others, which would make his visit seem abrupt.
Then it struck him that Milford, who lived with Eileen, was soon to attend Willowbrook University.
Immediately, Bryan sent a message to Milford, hoping he would agree to act covertly on his behalf.
Fresh content live on gαâηÏvðlsâ¤cøm However, Milford was not easily swayed and replied to him with a voice message:
âDo you need to see Eileen? Why donât you ask her directly?â
Milford, aware of Eileenâs recent fatigue, suspected it was connected to her reconciliation with Bryan.
âItâs been ages since we talked, and thereâs a bit of bite to your words now, donât you think?â Bryanâs voice in the message was ominously low. âRemember, you only met her because of me.â
Milford shot back, undeterred, âDonât pretend Iâm unaware. You manipulated me to get close to her. Iâve helped you a lot.â
âEnough!â Bryan snapped, losing his temper. âWill you help, or not?â
Detecting the anger in Bryanâs tone and knowing Eileenâs mood had been off, Milford reluctantly agreed, provided it didnât harm her.
âAs long as sheâs not hurt, Iâll think about it.â
That was practically an affirmation for Bryan.
Bryan cut straight to the chase. âTell me when sheâs alone at home.â
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