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“Please don’t cry now,” Gabriel said softly, brushing a tear from the corner of her eye. “You’ll kill the fun p>
Isla let out a small giggle, her voice trembling between laughter and disbelief. “Gabriel…” she called again, this time louder, her tone full of emotion.
Just then, the car slowed and came to a gentle stop. Isla turned her gaze forward–and her entire body froze.
Her mouth dropped open. “No,” she breathed. “This… this can’t be real p>
Right in front of them stood a breathtaking sight. It was a massive, circular water fountain that looked almost alive, cascading like a miniature waterfall. Sunlight set across the rippling surface, splashing golden reflections across the marble driveway.
Beyond it rose a three–story mansion, grand and elegant, the kind of home that looked like it had been pulled straight from a fairytale.
Gabriel’s driver, Stone, stepped out and opened the door. Isla, too impatient to wait, climbed across Gabriel’s lap to get out first. Her sudden move caught Stone completely off guard. His eyes widened for a second, but one sharp look from Gabriel made him immediately avert his gaze, pretending not to notice.
Isla, unaware of the brief awkward moment, walked straight toward the fountain. Her heart raced as she took it all in the sound of flowing water and the beautiful Mansion.
She turned around and saw Gabriel walking toward her, hands tucked casually in his pockets, that familiar half- smile curving his lips.
“You like it?” he asked quietly.
“Are you insane?” Isla gasped. “I love it! This is…this is my dream home p>
Her voice rose with excitement as she ran back to him, throwing her arms around his body. She pressed her cheek to his chest, laughter bubbling out of her.
“This is too beautiful. Thank you for this surprise, Gabriel. I wasn’t expecting something like this p>
When she lifted her face again, tears shimmered in her eyes. She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him softly on the lips. It was gentle, sincere. The kind of kiss that said all the things words couldn’t.
ove you,” she whispered against his mouth.
a heartbeat, Gabriel just stared at her. Her confession hit him harder than he’d expected, and his eyes darkened with emotion. But when he noticed several of the household staff gathered a few meters behind her, watching quietly, he forced himself to pull back, though his hand remained firmly around her waist.
“First,” he said with a soft chuckle, “let me introduce you to everyone before I show you around p>
Isla blinked and turned around–then gasped.
A small crowd of men and women stood neatly in a line, smiling politely. They must have been waiting for them to arrive. There were gardeners, maids, cooks, security staff–about a dozen in total.
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One by one, Gabriel introduced them all, mentioning each name and role, and Isla greeted them warmly, still dazzled by the entire scene.
Just then, the front door of the mansion opened and someone familiar stepped out.
“Mag?” Isla called, her eyes widening in shock.
Magdalene smiled broadly as she walked toward them, dressed elegantly in a cream skirt suit, her hair tied neatly into a bun. She looked completely different from her usual uniformed self.
“You didn’t tell me Magdalene would be here,” Isla said, turning to Gabriel with a playful pout.
Gabriel grinned. “I’m sorry, my love. She was part of the surprise p>
Magdalene chuckled softly. “Welcome home, Madam,” she said warmly. Official source is.net
Isla’s heart swelled. For a moment, everything felt like a dream she never wanted to wake from.
“Come,” Gabriel said, taking her hand gently. “There’s something else I want to show you. ”
She nodded, following him inside like a curious child, her heart fluttering with happiness.
The interior of the mansion was breathtaking–tall ceilings, golden chandeliers, and sunlight streaming through enormous windows that overlooked the gardens. Every corner spoke of elegance and warmth.
Gabriel led her up to the last floor, into a large, empty room with soft cream and light gold walls. The room smelled faintly of fresh paint and lavender polish.
“This,” Gabriel said, stepping beside her, “will be the nursery p>
Isla froze, her hands flying to her mouth as tears filled her eyes again.
The room was spacious and bright, with two tall glass windows that opened to a view of the gardens. A door led into a private bathroom and another into a small walk–in closet–everything was perfectly designed, waiting for
life to fill it.
hought you might want to decorate it yourself,” Gabriel continued quietly. “So I left it plain. Every corner of
ouse belongs to you, Isla p>
er lips trembled as she looked around. She couldn’t even speak–her heart was overflowing. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she turned back to him.
Gabriel’s eyes darkened. He hated seeing her cry, even from happiness. Stepping closer, he cupped her face and gazed into her glistening eyes.
“Enough of these tears, Isla,” he murmured, his voice low, his breath warm against her lips. “The only tears I want to see… are the ones that come when I’m inside you–when you moan my name p>
Her breath hitched. “Gabriel…” she whispered, her voice barely audible.
His thumb brushed slowly over her lower lip, and his gaze softened, a mixture of love and longing burning
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behind it.
“And I’ll make sure of that tonight,” he promised, his voice rough and intimate.
Then he lowered his head and kissed her–slowly at first, then deeply–like a man starving for the woman he loved.
And Isla, caught between tears and passion, melted into him completely.
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Florence
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