NovelOnlineChapter 1388: Eileen patted Bryan's arm and said to Gabriela, "He's your dad, and he's my husband. Someday, you'll have your own husband." Gabriela blinked a few times, seemingly processing Eileen's words. She trotted back, patted Bryan on the shoulder, and announced to Eileen, "Let's switch. He can be your dad and my husband!" Eileen's lips twitched as Bryan's rich laughter filled the room. He beamed, scooping up Gabriela with a playful swoop.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBryan said, "Now, Gabriela, you know I can't be your hubby. Daddy is Daddy, plain and simple.” Gabriela's little face immediately crumpled, her lower lip sticking out in a pout. "So, you can be Mommy's hubby, but not mine? You don't loveanymore, do you?" Her childish jealousy hung thick in the air.
Bryan's expression softened as he explained, "I love you more than you know, but I love you as my daughter. Your mommy is my wife, in the eyes of the law." But Gabriela, not one to be swayed easily, waved her hand dismissively as if shooing away a fly. "I don't care about the law! I don't recognize it!" Eileen chuckled, unable to hide her amusement. "Too late for that! We've been married for years." Eileen pointed to their bedside table. “Look, there's our wedding photo." Gabriela squinted at the image. "Where was I at that time?" "You were still in my tummy," Eileen explained, a fond smile playing on her lips. "But you did attend our wedding -not many kids can say that!" Gabriela's brow furrowed in concentration. She patted Eileen's stomach. "My little brother wasn't there!" "That's right," Bryan said. "But it might also be your little sister. Now, go have breakfast with your grandma." At the mention of food, all thoughts of husbands and weddings evaporated in Gabriela's mind. She scampered to the bathroom, teetering on her step stool to brush her teeth before dashing downstairs.
Eileen took her twith her morning routine. By the tshe descended the stairs, Gabriela had finished eating and was regaling Ruby with her grievances. As Eileen settled in to eat, she listened to Gabriela talk. "I'll have my own hubby when I grow up!" Gabriela exclaimed.
Ruby laughed warmly, eyes twinkling. "Finding a husband is serious business, little one. You'll need to choose carefully when you're older." "Grandma, where's your hubby?" Gabriela asked, her tone suddenly solemn.
Eileen paused mid-bite, looking at the pair seated on the carpet.
Ruby hesitated, her voice soft. "My husband... He passed away, om sweetheart. Now, let's get ready for En our visit to Leyla and Stella, shall we?"
The deft change of subject worked m its magic. Gabriela bounced off to gather her toys and snacks.
As soon as Eileen finished eating, she began clearing the dishes, but Ruby gently took them from her hands หา "No, no, lethandle this. You should go outside and enjoy the sunshine. Bryan has arranged for a driver to takeand Gabriela to the suburbs later. I've left sfood for you in the fridge, so make sure you eat lunch. Don't just skip it."
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