As Gabriel moved gracefully around the penthouse, carefully preparing the steaming hot drinks, an undeniable heaviness settled over the room. It mingled with the whispers of doubt that swirled in my mind, leaving me uncertain about how to broach the delicate questions beneath the surface.
With a gentle curiosity and a trace of vulnerability, I ventured into unknown territory, my voice calm. "Gabriel," I began, my words laced with a tinge of uncertainty, "I can't help but wonder, what compelled you to choose me? Among all those other women, would none of them have been a better fit for you?" I c****d my head to the side, studying him intently, hoping to unlock the secrets hidden within his enigmatic gaze.
Approaching me, Gabriel extended a cup of fragrant tea, its comforting warmth
