Chapter 55: Siblings
Gael gave her the full details of what transpired in the mall this morning. Lanny found it hard to believe that the father and son had finally encountered each other, a situation Athena wanted to prevent.
"I apologize, Lanny. It’s my mistake. I know Sabrina will be upset by this, and she might blame me," Gael expressed his disappointment.
"Don’t be too hard on yourself, Gael. It’s out of your control. However, I’m more worried about Dominique’s reaction. Do you think he noticed the striking resemblance between Aaron and him?" Lanny inquired, feeling a little bit anxious. "Did Aaron mention anything? Sigh. Fortunately, I’m sending the kids back to Country M tonight."
"I can’t say for certain. Aaron mentioned that Dominique assisted him in finding us, and they visited a music store. Nevertheless, I had an uneasy feeling when Dominique and Ashton spotted me. I sensed their suspicious gazes directed at me," Gael explained.
"In the past few years, I have been on Dominique’s watch list. His men kept monitoring my movement as if he suspected me of hiding Sabrina since her body was never found."
Lanny frowned upon hearing that. "That’s weird. Sabrina was presumed dead. Why does Dominique keep on searching for her? Is he not yet satisfied with ruining Sabrina’s life?"
An icy gleam flickered in his gaze, intensifying his resolve. "No matter what his motive is, I will protect Sabrina. I won’t let him hurt her again."
Lanny smiled faintly, recognizing Gael’s protectiveness toward Athena. "No need to worry. I’ve got a backup plan in place if things get out of hand. Sabrina must stay ’dead’ in the eyes of our enemies. When the right moment arrives, we’ll catch them off guard and unveil Athena’s true identity, giving them the shock of their lives."
Gael nodded, reassured by Lanny’s strategic method. "We need to be more cautious, Lanny. We’re dealing with dangerous and manipulative people, and the truth can be a double-edged sword. Timing is crucial."
Lanny placed a hand on Gael’s shoulder. "I know, Gael. Our priority is to keep Athena and Aaron safe. We won’t make any moves without thorough planning."