Chapter 231 Grandpa's Waking Up

The next morning, Gabriel pressed a hand to his forehead as he sat up on the messy bed. The scent of alcohol still lingered in the room, and memories from the previous night began replaying in his mind like a broken film. Why did he suspect Emily? Why did he lose control in front of her again? He had promised to stay calm, but whenever Robert was involved, his sanity and composure would crumble within seconds. He didn't even give Emily a chance to explain herself. Gabriel didn't understand how their relationship had progressed to this point. "You're awake, Mr. Holton." Gabriel wasn't sure when Hector had entered the room, but he was standing respectfully next to his bed while holding a glass of warm water. Gabriel accepted the water from Hector and downed the entire glass in one breath. The water soothed the burning sensation in his throat a little, but it did nothing to lessen the anxiety churning within him. "Ms. Holton didn't sleep at all last night. She stayed in the living