Chapter 75

Gavin finally returned home just as the sky was beginning to lighten at dawn, and Giselle happened to be coming downstairs. The two met halfway on the spiral staircase. Her gaze fell on the wrinkled suit jacket that he wore, and she stared at it for a long time. He followed her gaze and looked down at himself. Only then did he seem to realize something. He said faintly, "Chantelle went drinking with her friends at a bar last night. She had too much wine, and two men started harassing her. I went out to help her." She smiled nonchalantly. "You don't have to explain anything to me." With that, Giselle started to walk past him. Gavin caught her wrist. "Even if we were just ordinary friends, no one would stand by and do nothing in that situation." She smiled ironically. "I didn't say anything. Why are you so defensive?" He frowned in displeasure. After a moment, he let go of her wrist. "I'm heading to the office later. Please take care of Poppy and Grandma today." Giselle continue