Chapter 70

After grabbing what he needed, Vincent searched the living room but didn't see Gabriella. He glanced at his watch and realized time was running out. If he delayed any longer, his grandfather would be back soon. Jason had heart problems, so there was no way Vincent could ever let him see Gabriella. Just then, he vaguely heard the sound of a quarrel coming from the back garden. Struck by a sudden thought, his expression quickly darkened. He strode straight toward the source of the noise. "What are you two doing?" Vincent asked as his eyes locked onto Diana with venomous intensity. "Vincent!" Gabriella let out a pitiful sob, turning around and lowering the hand that had been covering her cheek. Vincent's face turned stormy. The side of her face was red and swollen. It was clear she had been slapped. "Diana!" he yelled in a warning tone, fury beginning to burn in his eyes. "Was this your doing?" he asked coldly. "It wasn't Diana's fault… I just… tripped and scraped myself…" Gab