Chapter 20

After Gabriel finished speaking, he shoved Linda away. She lost her balance and hit her head on the corner of the table, blood slowly trickling down her forehead. Watching him leave, Linda screamed after him, "So you're running off to find Eliana now? What about me? We grew up together! Just because I didn't take care of them the way you wanted, you're tossing me aside and going back to her? What does she have that I don't?" Gabriel didn't even look back. "At least she's not cruel like you. She actually cares about this family." With that, Gabriel went into Margaret's room. "Mom, Dad, I'm heading to Northpoint. I'm bringing Eliana back. Don't worry. Things will be back to normal soon." Margaret gripped his hand. "Gabriel, Eliana's not going to forgive you." He froze for a moment, then replied, "She will. She will forgive me." Gabriel made Linda leave. There was a flicker of disgust in his eyes. Just as Gabriel was about to head out, Jamie and Hannah, who had apparently been awak