Chapter 198 Almost Exposed

That night, Emily didn't sleep at all. By the time dawn broke, she was already up. When she came downstairs—dressed and ready—Gabriel was sitting on the living room couch. The ashtray in front of him overflowed with cigarette butts. He looked up at the sound of Emily's footsteps. His eyes were bloodshot. They exchanged a brief glance, but neither said a word. Both of them knew exactly where they were headed. Just as they were about to leave, a faint sound came from upstairs. Then, Sophia appeared on the staircase, carefully holding the railing as she descended. She was wearing the pajamas Emily had given her. Her damp hair was sticking to her cheeks, and her face was pale and translucent in the early morning light. When she saw them preparing to go, she quickened her pace with an anxious glint in her eyes. "Gabriel, Emily, where are you going?" Gabriel's expression softened slightly when he looked at her. "To the hospital." "To see Grandpa?" Sophia's eyes lit up with hope.