Gabby stepped into the hallway slowly.
For the first time in three days, she was outside her bedroom.
Everywhere was as quiet as usual.
Gabby walked downstairs, her fingers nervously gripping the sleeve of her dress.
She had only one question.
"Where is Manuel?"
A maid standing near the dining room immediately looked towards the study.
"He's in there"
Gabby nodded.
She hesitated for a moment before walking to the study.
Her heart was beating faster with every step.
She had spent three days thinking about what she would say to him.
Three days remembering his cold expression when Ethan was arrested.
Three days wondering whether she had been foolish to expect anything different from him.
She reached the study door and knocked.
"Come in."
His voice was calm.
Then, she opened t
