“They are finally asleep,” Gabriela announced with a sigh as she entered the living room, stopping in her tracks as her mother, brother and Gemma all looked at her with serious expressions. “What?”
“Sit down,” her brother said just as her mother patted the spot next to her on the sofa. Gabriela did as she was told without a word, looking between them.
“I’m planning on hiring a lawyer,” her mother said with her raspy voice. “I want to make sure I get custody of the kids, no matter what happens.” Gabriela opened her mouth to speak, but her mother silenced her by raising her hand. “I will also raise charges against Percival, but considering the circumstances and his connections, that may be an uphill battle. What’s more important is that the triplets are safe and away from him.”
“Why would
