Chapter 711
Eileen blushed and gently pushed Bryan away, unable to suppress a smile as she noticed Gabriela’s animated expression.
Gabriela wriggled closer to Eileen and planted a kiss on her lips.
It seemed like she aimed to kiss Eileen where Bryan had.
Bryan chuckled. He gently pulled Gabriela back and explained, “That spot is just for you. You can kiss her anywhere else.”
“Mommy’s cheeks, okay?”
“No, no!” Gabriela was visibly upset, flailing her little arms in protest.
When she continued to resist, Bryan put her down. She then placed her hands on the railing, attempting to climb up to reach Eileen for a kiss. Bryan intermittently tugged at her clothes. She glanced back, waved her little arm at Bryan as if to hit him, then turned back, continuing to climb.
After several attempts, Gabriela grew frustrated and sat down on the grass, bursting into tears. Bryan, feeling amused after teasing her, picked her up again but continued saying things she couldn’t understand.
“Sweetheart, you can have anything you want, just don’t try to steal Mommy from me,” Bryan said.
Hearing this, Eileen burst into laughter, walked around the iron fence, and entered the house.
Ruby, who was cooking in the kitchen, wore a smile. She had watched the entire scene unfold from the kitchen window.
“I’m so happy for you,” Ruby said to Eileen, her eyes welling up with tears. “It’s been so long since I’ve seen you laugh like that.”
It had been six months since Bryan’s plane crash. Whether Eileen was immersed in her work or spending time with Gabriela at home, her face had always borne a shade of sadness before. Ruby had noticed this and felt deeply sympathetic. But she had refrained from constantly urging Eileen to cheer up, fearing it might overwhelm her.
“I think we’ll only be smiling from now on.” Eileen handed a tissue to Ruby and said, “Mom, I’m sorry I’ve caused you a lot of worry before.”
Ruby wiped her tear-streaked cheeks and said, “You’re my daughter. Of course, I worry about you.”
While Eileen and Ruby were talking, Bryan, unable to persuade Gabriela to stay outside, carried her into the villa.
Then, Gabriela expressed a desire to be held by Eileen. Once in Eileen’s arms, she grabbed Eileen’s head, attempting to plant a kiss.
Bryan was left speechless. He unbuttoned his cuffs and rolled up his sleeves, humorously mimicking as if he were preparing to discipline Gabriela.
After Gabriela kissed Eileen, she turned to flash a triumphant smile at Bryan, seemingly taunting him. Bryan playfully responded to Gabriela’s provocation, gently tapping her back twice with his fist. She then lay in Eileen’s arms, pretending to be aggrieved.
Eileen paid no mind to Gabriela’s dramatics. Seeing this, Gabriela burst into tears.
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