Chapter 17

After a grueling overnight train ride, Gabriel finally arrived at Horizon Network in Northpoint. He barely paused to take a breath before rushing to the front doors. But as soon as he tried to enter, he was blocked by the guard. "Sorry, sir, this is a working area. No visitors allowed during office hours," the guard said firmly. Gabriel tried to plead his case. "Look, my kids are in there. Please, just let me in." "No exceptions. You'll have to wait until office hours are over," the guard insisted, refusing to let him in. With no other choice, Gabriel and Linda stood outside the station, waiting anxiously in front of the building. They spent hours just watching employees stream in and out, until finally, as the workday ended, Gabriel spotted a familiar face. "Eliana!" Eliana, chatting with a coworker, turned around when she heard someone call her. The moment she saw Gabriel, the smile vanished from her face. Linda hurried over and accused Eliana, "Are Hannah and Jamie with yo