Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla) novel Chapter 820

"First, let's go downstairs for dinner. After we eat, I'll tell you," Gabriel said.

Jane scowled. "Gabriel, I'm not in the mood for jokes!"

Gabriel looked at her with a gentle gaze. "Jane, how could I joke about something like this? Come on, let's eat. You can't neglect your health, no matter what."

Upon meeting his tender gaze, Jane's anger subsided a little, but she still maintained a stern expression. "You have to promise you're not lying to me."

"Okay, I promise. Can we go eat now? Wil knows you're upset and hasn't had dinner yet. He's been waiting for you," Gabriel replied.

Jane bit her lip. Upon recalling how she had hit Wilhelm earlier, a flicker of guilt crossed her eyes. In the heat of the moment, she had lost her temper, but now that she was calmer, she regretted it.

Gabriel felt her forehead. "Your temperature is normal, but why do you look so pale?"

Jane shook her head, avoiding his gaze. "I'm fine. Let's go down."

They descended the stairs one after the other and spotted Wilhelm on the living room floor, playing with his toys.

Hearing their footsteps, he looked up. The moment he saw Jane, fear flashed in his eyes, and he instinctively shrank back.

Seeing him like that made Jane feel even guiltier. No matter how angry she had been, she shouldn't have hit her child.

She squatted before Wilhelm and reached out to pat his head, but he dodged, fear evident in his eyes.

"Mommy... I know I was wrong... Please don't hit me anymore..." he pleaded.

Jane's heart ached as she apologized. "Wil, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have hit you today. I hope you can forgive me."

Wilhelm kept his head down and said nothing, fiddling with his fingers.