Chapter 99

Jussara walked into the office and found Gabriel sitting at the desk, his expression serious and his body visibly tense. The image reminded her of when she first met him, when he always carried that rigid, reserved air.

"What is it, dear?" she asked, worried, approaching slowly.

Gabriel looked up, surprised by the interruption, but quickly softened his expression, trying to hide his discomfort.

"It’s nothing important, my love," he replied, forcing a smile.

Jussara narrowed her eyes,