Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 815

"A baby girl? How old is she? And who could have been heartless enough to abandon her in the forest like that?" Amelie showed her concern as soon as Gabriel finished explaining the evening's events.

"She appears to be around two years old," Gabriel replied, his shoulders slumping as the weight of the day finally settled in. "The Sentinel Department is already investigating how she reached such a remote part of the woods, but it is undeniably a case of abandonment." He lowered himself to the edge of the bed, his gaze softening as he looked toward the center, where Noah lay sound asleep.

"I truly hope they find her parents soon," Amelie said quietly. She took his jacket, carefully hung it in the cupboard, and then came to sit beside him, mirroring his posture.

"We will. Don't worry," Gabriel reassured her. He turned slightly, his eyes searching Amelie's face. "Noah was upset when I left for the hospital, wasn't he? He didn't cry, did he?"

"He didn't cry, no," Amelie explained, a small, reassuring smile forming. "He just pouted for a while because he wanted to stay with you. Then the drowsiness took over, and I made sure he settled down for the night."

She shifted slightly, her tone lightening as she moved on to family news.

"I spoke with Idris on a video call earlier today. Zilia was there, too. You wouldn't believe how much he's grown, he's already shooting up in height."

Gabriel nodded, a relief crossing his features. "That's wonderful to hear. But tell me, is everything still stable at the academy? Nothing happening there to cause him any discomfort?"

"Not anymore," Amelie said. "The other students have been significantly more understanding toward me ever since that incident. Things have really calmed down a long ago. Actually, Idris mentioned to Zilia that he wants to come stay with us for a while, so I invited him to spend his summer vacation here. Zilia is a bit more tied down, though; she mentioned she will likely have to return to the palace by next week."

"Maybe she's simply missing Casaio," Gabriel mused, his gaze drifting thoughtfully toward the window.

"I think you're right," Amelie agreed. "Besides, she mentioned that her main reason for coming was to speak with Juniper. They were close friends long before everything turned sour, and it sounds like they've finally managed to put that past behind them. Things are much better between them now."

Gabriel hummed in response, his expression contemplative as he processed the news.

Amelie watched him for a moment, a playful, teasing glint appearing in her eyes. "By the way, I noticed something at the restaurant earlier. When you told Juniper that if she needed anything, she could reach out to Denzel... that was quite a shift for you. You surprise me sometimes."

She looked at him with an amused smile, clearly enjoying his reaction to being called out on his own unexpected change in attitude.

"Didn't you want me to do that?" Gabriel countered, arching a single eyebrow. "Besides, Denzel and Juniper seem to be crossing paths with remarkable frequency lately."

Amelie's grin widened, her eyes dancing with mischief. "Don't tell me you've taken up matchmaking. Are you actually trying to set them up?"

"Not exactly," Gabriel replied, though his tone suggested he wasn't entirely innocent. "It's just... I've noticed Denzel. He clearly has a soft spot for Juniper. I've never seen him go out of his way for any other woman like this. Perhaps I'm overthinking it, but if there is a real connection there, I believe he needs a nudge. Honestly, both he and Karmen are hopelessly inept when it comes to romance."

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