The Extraordinary Bride Of The Wyndham Family (Isla and Gabriel) novel Chapter 180

Gabriel smiled gently at Desmond and crouched slightly so he was at the boy’s level.

“Little man,” he said softly, keeping his voice calm and friendly, “can I borrow your wristwatch for just a moment?”

His tone was warm and gentle, and it made Desmond relax even more. The boy trusted him without question.

“Yes,” Desmond replied happily. “You can have it if you want.”

He stretched his small arm forward without hesitation, offering the watch.

Gabriel felt something tighten in his chest. He gently brushed the boy’s hair with his fingers before carefully unbuckling the strap. As soon as the watch slipped off Desmond’s wrist, Gabriel straightened up.

Without saying another word, he turned and walked out of the room.

Stone followed immediately.

Isla froze in confusion. Her smile faded as she watched them leave so suddenly. She didn’t understand what was happening, but the tension in Gabriel’s body scared her.

Diana noticed her daughter’s expression, but she couldn’t explain anything. Not now. Not in front of the child. Shesimply forced a weak smile and stayed silent.

Desmond looked up at Isla innocently. “Uncle Gabriel will bring it back,” he said confidently.

ISla nodded slowly, though her heart was uneasy.

***

Inside the VIP lounge, Gabriel closed the door behind him.-The room was quiet, filled with soft lighting and the smell of coffee. A small glass table sat in the center.

Gabriel placed the wristwatch carefully into Stone’s hands.

Stone didn’t waste time.

He pulled out a tiny screwdriver-no bigger than a needle and placed the watch on the table. His movements were slow, precise, and well controlled. He unscrewed the tiny screws one after another, carefully setting them aside so none would be lost.

Gabriel watched closely, his jaw tight.

Then Stone opened the casing.

Gabriel’s breath caught immediately.

Inside the watch was a tiny camera, perfectly hidden. So small, so well placed, that only someone with special training would ever notice it.

Stone gently removed it and placed it into a clear plastic evidence bag, sealing it carefully. After that, he reassembled the watch exactly the way it was.

Gabriel ran a hand over his face.

“Your wife needs doubte protection now,” Stone said firmly.

“Then do it,” Gabriel replied immediately. “I don’t want any mistakes.”

Stone nodded. “You also need extra protection. This isn’t only about Mrs. Wyndham. This concerns you too.”

Gabriel’s eyes darkened.

“And sir,” Stone continued, “I am certain of one thing.

Whoever planted this device is working with Anna. She knows something. Maybe not everything-but enough.”

Gabriel nodded slowly. “I know.”

He exhaled deeply. “For now, let’s get my wife somewhere safe.”

***

That night, at Gabriel and Isla’s residence, the house was unusually quiet. Armed guards stood at every corner of the estate. Security cameras rotated softly, watching every angle.

It was already bedtime.Isla had just finished bathing. She wore a soft nightdress and sat on the edge of the bed, brushing her hair slowly.

Gabriel hadn’t come in yet.

Since they returned from the hospital, Desmond had stayed close to Gabriel. He was just too close, and Gabriel had given the boy more attention than Isla expected. He was patient with him, gentle and protective.

A strange feeling settled in Isla’s chest.

She stood up and walked down the long hallway toward the guest room they prepared for Desmond. She reached for the door handle-but before she could open it, the door opened from inside.

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