Chapter 113

Lilah tossed her car keys to a random bodyguard without much thought and walked inside, totally unaware she just pulled off a huge misunderstanding. Gabriel, having caught the noise outside, stepped into the courtyard. Tall and dressed in black, with sharp, refined features—he looked like he finally let out a breath when he saw her. "You're back." His voice was low and smooth, almost magnetic in the quiet night. "Yeah, the surgery went well." Lilah flashed him a radiant smile. Under the hazy moonlight, her eyes sparkled brighter than diamonds. "Did you eat yet?" Gabriel asked. Lilah's face fell a little. "Nope. Starving." "What do you feel like eating?" Gabriel raised his hand and gently ruffled her hair. "Anything I want?" She tilted her head, thinking hard. "Seafood sounds good, but I don't think we have any at home. And it's kinda late... the market's probably closed." "Some restaurants should still be open. Let's eat out." Just as the driver was pulling the car up to the villa, Gab