SELENA'S POV
Raising my gaze, I noticed her approach. Gabriella was making her way toward the spot we planned to meet.
"Gabby," I exclaimed, moving to meet her. I was about to wrap her in an embrace when she stopped me.
"We're not here for a family reunion," Gabriella declared, her voice icy.
"I understand, but I just want to check on you. How have you been? How's Nate? And the little one? Is it a boy or a girl?" I inquired, my voice laden with worry, yet Gabriella stayed mute, a sinister smile playing on her lips.
"What's going on, Gabriella? Why this silence? Aren't you glad to see me?" I probed, clinging to the hope that my mother had misjudged Gabriella's changed demeanor.
"Glad? I'd rather you were dead and out of sight forever," Gabriella exploded, catching me off
