Ella instantly moved away from Stefan. Her heart is beating with eagerness.She had failed to see through Nancy's claims back then, but now all she could feel was a strange emotion boiling up in her stomach.
She was worrying about sothing she shouldn't have to, yet there was still this lingering ambiguity that prevented her heart from totally accepting reality.
"They do?" She asked. Her forehead furrowed, as if in uncertainty. In the back of her mind, she just couldn't wind up her thoughts
Stefan sighed and drew her back into his arms. "Yes, they do, and believe , what I stated is real. They don't worry about your history, Ella, because they've seen you before, and it was enough for them to accept you.
Stefan did not want to leave any uncertainties in Ella's heart. He would never want her to overthink the situation because he wanted her to believe that she was sufficient in all ways.
Ella on the other hand could not stop crying.
"How did I get so lucky?" She inquired, sniffing through her tears.
Stefan smiled and pulled her deeper into his warmth. "Who told you you got lucky? In truth, I am the one who found you. Soone who is both strong and caring. Soone who can love everyone unreservedly. It should be us who feel lucky that you ca into our life."
Ella hugged him and pressed her face against his chest.
"You are such a sweet talker," she whispered, only to be t with a hearty chuckle in response.
They kept hugging one another, basking in their warmth, till Ella slowly opened her eyes.
"Stefan, do you think a blood sample can help be identify my father?" She asked out of the blue.
"Yes, it can. But don't you believe there are multiple people out there with the sa blood as you?" he asked, but she instantly rejected his allegation.
"Mine is unusual. So, will it be easy for to recognize the man?" Stefan considered for a ti before nodding in agreent.
"That can be possible, but it's still not that easy," inford him.
Ella was now desperate and wanted to seize any opportunity that might lead to the identity of her father. She also knew it wasn't going to be as easy as she thought.
Stefan saw Ella drifting away with her thoughts and decided to pull her back.
"Do not think too much. We'll find a way to find everything, so all you have to do now is grin. "I hate it when you cry." He complained.
Ella smiled and wiped her tears away before returning to the activity she was working on earlier.
"Where did you get this art piece?" She questioned, pointing to a portrait.
"I did it by myself. Unfortunately, it was only a bizarre attempt that ended up in my room after the tournant." Ella looked at Stefan, amused.
"You certainly are a package of talent. Now I question whether your father actually regards you as an irresponsible child."
"Do you want to know a secret?" Stefan inquired, and she leaned in to hear him clearly.
"I acquired this gift from my father. Despite the fact that he is still more of an amateur than I am. Do you know what he did to Uncle Jonathan's bandaged leg? He inquired as if he were an excited child having lots to share with her.
Ella realized how much she enjoyed listening to him. From morning to night, all she could hear was his voice, which repeated like a tune in her thoughts. Even now, hearing him talk about an incident gave so much joy to her heart that she didn't mind listening for the night.
****
[Penthouse]
After dinner, Gabriel escorted Eveline to the small sleeping space around the rooftop where they could see the sky without freezing in the cold.
He knew how much Eveline liked the sky, so when he bought the house, he explicitly requested that the designer include a sleeping area on the terrace.
A little glass chamber appeared like a showpiece.
The sparkling sky above them, and the moonlight shining on them.
Everything appeared amazing.
Gabriel pulled Eveline closer to him as they lay on the bed next to one another.
While she continued to watch above, his hand freely caressed her arm, and his gaze shifted to enjoy her beauty from the side.
"Are you going to keep staring at ?" She asked, darting her attention to him.
Gabriel shrugged. "What should I do? The view in front of is so gorgeous that I can barely appreciate the beauty of the night."
"You know whenever you say sothing like this, it makes my stomach twist wrongly and I can't help but fall for you all over again."
Eveline made a frank confession.
"Then keep loving , Eve, for your love is what keeps going. I realize there is a lot we need to find, and I am here for you, but I also want you to be with . Promise that when you enter the club tomorrow, you will not vanish from my sight."
Eveline reflects on their visit to the retro bar. It was Saturday, and they had to go find the dealer.
"Here you go again. I was wondering how co you hadn't scolded yet," Eveline attempted to joke, but his serious expression stopped her.
"I promise. But you should not concern too much. Let handle things on my own, and if I detect any issue, I will notify you. Until then, you won't do anything that would make them suspicious of ," she inquired.
Gabriel sighed. "I won't but if he tries to touch you then-"
"He won't," Eveline affird, making him frown.
Gabriel knew Eveline was capable of taking care of herself, yet he couldn't help but worry. Despite joining them at the pub with Stefan as high security, he was confident that nothing would go wrong. However, the folks they were scheduled to et were not roadside goons. They were dealers, carrying firearms and knives. Just one misstep and they'll obliterate your existence without hesitation.
"Okay, now don't think much and just kiss already."
Gabriel blinked, but eventually gave in to her desire.
Eveline could appear serene, but she was extrely nervous. eting with drug dealers was an everyday occurrence for her. She was willing to take the risk to find Jedrick, though. She was certain that with Gabriel guarding her from the darkness, everything would be alright.
"Hmm... don't get sidelined and focus on the kiss," Gabriel said, bringing her back to what she asked for, and she quickly replied with the sa fervor.
While their lips worked in unison, Eveline swiftly removed her skirt, and Gabriel took the opportunity to sneak his hand inside her underwear and brush her petals in a circular manner.
"Ah," Eveline quivered between their kisses, her teeth scraping his lips with each movent of his finger across her opening.
She like what he was doing, and it turned her on.
She pushed him onto the bed and swiftly began removing his clothing while vehently kissing him.
Gabriel smiled at her desperate state and helped himself out of his garnts. She then unfastened herself, plucking the hooks from her bra and tossing them.
Eagerly grabbing his face, she kissed him hard and began rolling her hips on his lengthy groin. Her entire body was heating up, and she wanted to touch him.
Gabriel saw her action and imdiately removed the condom before pushing his dick into her clitoral area and crushing her over him.
Under the starry night, the pair ended up making love four tis. When she reached her breaking point, she requested Gabriel to stop.
Eveline was so exhausted that she fell asleep quickly; however, Gabriel opted to tidy themselves before joining her in bed.
Watching Eveline sleep in his arms was a blessing, and the way she cuddled into his warmth made him the happiest man alive.
"My cute munchkin," he said before planting a kiss on her forehead. As if she liked the na he gave her, she smiled whilst sleeping.
Gabriel remained awake. His heart was overjoyed, and every ti he saw the ring in Eveline's hand, it reminded him of how she agreed to be with him. However, his happiness was short-lived when his phone began to ring unexpectedly, and he hastily reached to silence it.
Eveline moved a little but soon fell back asleep. After her breathing stabilized, he scowled and turned to face the phone.
"Who might be calling at this hour?" He groaned and unlocked the phone to see that it was an unknown number.
His gaze soured, but a ssage from the sa number appeared, and he eagerly opened it to read.
You may have saved the elderly man, but it does not an I will spare anyone. I'm here to reclaim what rightfully belongs to , and believe , it's not vengeance, but sothing near your heart.
Gabriel tightened his grip on the phone, imdiately pressing the calling button and bringing it close to his ear.
To his amazent, the call was answered by none other than Jedrick, who chuckled at him in amusent.
"I didn't expect you to call, but now that you have, I'd like to offer you a tip. It's not the property I seek, but sothing more valuable than all other wealth."
Gabriel's look darkens the evil tone of Jedrick's voice.
"I'm here to take my daughter away. I am here to take my Eveline away," his words rang like an alarm in his mind, bringing everything to a halt and only his laughter vibrating through his phone.
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