Chapter 127: The family necklace
Gabriel’s eyes remained fixed on the road through the windshield as the car followed closely behind the vehicles carrying his parents and siblings.
His gaze lingered on the vibrant decorations adorning both sides of the wide avenue, strings of lights, floral arrangements, and colorful drapes fluttering gently in the breeze. Despite the festive scene, a growing tension coiled in his chest. Everything had to go according to plan.
From the passenger seat, Karmen glanced back, attempting to break the heavy silence. "Gabriel, you’re awfully quiet," he remarked gently.
Gabriel turned his head toward him.
"I’m nervous," he admitted after a pause. "This silence... it feels unnatural." He leaned back, resting his head on the seat’s headrest and exhaled slowly, trying to steady his thoughts.
Karmen offered a reassuring smile. "Everything’s under control. I get why you’re feeling this way, but trust me, it’s going to be perfect. You and Amelie will be husband and wife before the day ends."
Gabriel nodded slightly, though the crease between his brows deepened. ’I’m thinking more than I should,’ he mused, picking up his phone. He checked his messages, hoping to see something from Amelie. Nothing.
’Kate said she sent her a photo of me... so why hasn’t Amelie sent hers?’ he wondered. ’Just one look at her in that wedding dress would’ve calmed me.’
With a quiet sigh, he set the phone aside and turned his gaze back to the window, silently willing the journey to end.
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"Oh my goodness, Amelie, you look absolutely stunning," Samyra exclaimed as she stepped into the room.