Chapter 229 How Are You So Calm

The lights were blazing in the Holton residence's living room. Gabriel was beyond frustrated as he paced in the living room. The screen of his phone alternated between light and dark every few seconds as he gripped it. He wanted to call Emily, but he didn't know what to say to her. Should he try to explain himself? Or should he apologize? He hoped that Emily would understand that all he wanted to do was take care of Sophia. Why couldn't she be more tolerant of his situation? A sense of helplessness and fear suffocated Gabriel. Just then, he could hear the sounds of light footsteps coming from upstairs. Sophia was dressed in her pajamas as she carefully descended the stairs. She was wearing a timid and worried expression as she said, "You're not sleeping yet, Gabriel?" Gabriel stopped pacing and looked at her, the furrow between his brows smoothing out slightly. "What are you doing here?" "I couldn't sleep," Sophia explained as she approached him. She fiddled with the hem of