Chapter 155: _ ERROR: Do Not Unlock
Chapter 69
Gonzalo’s stomach grumbled from the lack of breakfast. Sarah’s cheerful obliviousness was grating on his nerves. "Yeah, early bird and all that," he mumbled, forcing a smile that felt strained even to himself.
Sarah, who was reveling in her cluelessness, chirped, "Just getting myself back into the swing of things after that late night yesterday."
Did he ask? Gonzalo secretly rolled his eyes. Sarah’s bluntness wasn’t much of what he admired. His gaze was still fixated on Rain who appeared to be hissing at him like a predator marking its territory.
Whatever could have happened to the little girl who was so friendly and open-minded with him yesterday? Could River have said something to her?
It took great strength for him to snap back his control and force himself to tend to his business. But what man wouldn’t be swayed from seeing his daughter look so hateful at him?
The familiar aroma of freshly baked bread and cinnamon rolls assaulted Gonzalo’s senses as they entered. Nicholas was overseeing the morning preparations. Several young workers bustled around, setting up tables and restocking displays.
His brow furrowed in surprise when he spotted Gonzalo. "Well, Alpha Gonzalo, this is certainly an early arrival! Considerate of you since you left early yesterday," he boomed almost outstretching his hands for a hug.
It was sad that Gonzalo’s morning had already been ruined. First, by Echo, and now, by Rain - his own daughter. He blamed himself for not being in the girl’s life earlier. He was in an utterly bitter mood this morning.
Hence, he forced a sheepish laugh. "Uh, yeah, that’s what Sarah just mentioned," he stammered under his breath.
Nicholas chuckled politely, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Didn’t quite catch that," he admitted, scratching his beard.