Gabriella’s POV

"What do you think you're doing, Gabriella? Step aside. Let me help you," she said, showing no sign of willingness to back down.

"I told you to stop, Margret. This fight is mine, and I don't need you to fight it for me. Just don't use your lethal spells on him, I beg of you." I attempted to halt her, and she took a deep breath before posing a question.

"Is he the faithless man who abandoned you and your daughter?"

I didn't respond, and she promptly led me away from ...