Chapter 54

Amélia looked at Gabriel, noticing that he was tense as well, as if he were carrying something important to share. His tone was serious now, and she knew that what he had to say could change the course of the conversation.

"What happened, son?" she asked, her gaze attentive, waiting.

Gabriel let out a deep sigh and sat back down at the table. His fingers tapped nervously on the wood, and he looked at his mother with eyes full of doubt and worry.

"I… I found out something during the w