Chapter 552: A Shopping Trip
Autumn ran into her room, closing the door behind her. What did he take her for? Her mind raced with a torrent of emotions—anger, frustration, disbelief. She leaned against the door and closed her eyes for a moment. The confrontation with Pierce had been more intense than she had anticipated, and it left her feeling raw and exposed.
Moments later, a soft knock on the door interrupted her thoughts. "Autumn, are you alright?" Gabriel’s gentle voice sounded through the door.
She hesitated for a moment before responding. "Yes, I’m fine. Just needed a moment. Is he gone?"
She heard him sigh through the door and tried to hear intently," Yes. I threw him out and warned him to not bother you."
Autumn nodded," Oh.. Thank you."
There was silence after that and she wondered if he was gone. But before she could move to check, his voice sounded again," Arabelle wants to go shopping for groceries. Would you come along. I could take her alone but I’m sure you would worry."
Autumn sighed and nodded, even though he couldn’t see her," Alright. I’ll be right there.And Gabe.. thank you.."
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Arabelle grinned and skipped down the street, her small hand clasped in her sister’s. Today was a happy occassion. Mister Gabriel.. no Gabe had agreed to take them to the supermarket and cook something tasty. And he had thrown that bad Pierce out onto the street.. That had been so cool the way he’d picked him up and thrown him onto the street. He’d made her sister cry so many times.