Chapter 178: Born with this mark
Queen Mabel understood the meaning behind his words. She lowered herself onto the couch, placing her hands gently on her lap with a composed face.
"I was testing Amelie. I wanted to see if she would leave you or not," she said calmly.
Gabriel let out a short, bitter laugh and took the seat across from her.
"Testing? You tried to kidnap her, Mother. Later, you asked her to leave the wedding. Sometimes I really wonder how you justify your actions so effortlessly."
A servant entered with a tray and placed a glass of water on the table between them. With a silent bow, she exited, leaving them alone in the heavy silence.
"As a mother, I have every right to be cautious," Mabel replied. "Look at Casaio. He spent ten years with Zilia, completely blind to what was coming. He never once sought my advice. I may have warned him only once, but I did warn him. She made it clear she wasn’t interested in any real commitment. And now, look what happened. Everyone knows. I had the same fears about Amelie."
Gabriel leaned forward, his gaze fixed on her.
"You had insecurities, and instead of speaking to me like a mother should, you plotted in secret. You always try to control everything and everyone as if we’re pawns on your board."
He paused, still glaring at his mother.