Once I had received the doctor's approving nod and been discharged from the sterile walls of the hospital, Gabriel extended his arm to guide me through the labyrinthine halls.

　　With every step we took, I could feel the weight of curious stares landing on us, filled with envy and intrigue. The mere presence of Gabriel Stone by my side only intensified the scrutiny, amplifying the sense of vulnerability within me.

　　It suddenly dawned on me that if Mia, my bitter ...