Chapter 1037 Lydia nodded. "Okay, Ms. Kinsey." Shortly after, Lydia returned with Mason by her side.
When Mason saw Gabriel and Wilhelm standing at the door, he frowned and turned to Nyla. "Mommy, why is Wilhelm here?" Nyla patted his head gently. "He's here to apologize to you." "Oh." Mason's response was wary, clearly unconvinced.
Gabriel observed Nyla's affectionate interaction with Mason, his eyes flickering with a trace of emotion. He turned to Wilhelm. "What did you promisebefore we came?" Wilhelm's reluctance was evident. He had agreed to apologize, but only under the threat of losing his chance to see his mother.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Mason, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have pushed you yesterday. I hope you can forgive me," Wilhelm said, his voice subdued.
Mason didn't respond immediately. Instead, he looked up at Nyla, silently seeking her guidance.
"Buddy, this is your decision to make," Nyla said softly. "I'll respect whatever you decide." Mason lowered his head, thinking for a moment.
Finally, he spoke. "I wasn't hurt this time, and you apologized, so I'll forgive you. But this is the last time. If it happens again, I won't forgive you!" A rare smile broke across Wilhelm's face. "Thank you, Mason!" His relief was palpable-earning Mason's forgiveness meant his father would now keep his promise to arrange a meeting with his mother.
Nyla remained impassive as she turned to Gabriel. "Mr. Hackett, now that this is resolved, you can leave with Wilhelm." From the start, she had no intention of inviting them inside. She had only cto the door to ensure his son wouldn't freeze in the cold.
Gabriel's gaze darkened as he took in Nyla's frosty demeanor. "Nyla, I'd like to talk to you. There are too many misunderstandings between us." "There are no misunderstandings," Nyla replied icily. "And there's nothing to discuss." With that, she shut the door firmly.
Outside, Gabriel sighed, leading Wilhelm away.
He wasn't in a hurry. The collapse of Prospectus Technology was inevitable, and he believed twould eventually work in his favor.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBack in the car, Wilhelm immediately turned to his father. "I want to see Mom." Gabriel dialed a number and handed the to Wilhelm once it Coed. "Talk to her yourself if she agrees to see you, I'll take her." swnt you to On the other end, Jane's voice was cold and distant. "Gabriel, do I need to remind you that we're divorced? What is the meaning of this constant harassment?" Pov "Mommy, it's me, Wil," Wilhelm interjected eagerly.
There was a pause before Jane responded, her tone still icy. "You're with your father now. Don't contactanymore." Wilhelm's eyes filled with disbelief and sadness at her frosty words.
"Mommy, Daddy promised to bringto see you. I want to see you!" His voice t trembled, a mix of desperation and tears. He couldn't understand why his mother, who had fought so fiercely for him Co days ago, was now so she find someone else, someone bad? "I don't have time. Don't callagain. Pretend I'm dead," Jane said flatly before ending the call.
Wilhelm stared at the phone in shock as tears pooled in his eyes.
Gabriel patted his son's head, his tone calm and coaxing. "Wit, don't cry. How about take you to eat something delicious?"
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