Chapter 1290:


    Who could me him? He had endured so much at the Deleon Group. When he used to navigate business deals with Bryan, he was met with praise and admiration, which made many envious. Now, all he received were dismissive nces wherever he went.


    Eileen and Bryan had made it a routine to visit the Dawson Mansion every weekend. The skies were clear, and with Christmas approaching, the streets were filled with festive energy.


    In the backseat of the car, Gabri sat on Eileen’sp, her small arms iling in excitement as she asionally bounced with joy.


    “Gabri, sit still,” Bryan said, ncing at her through the rearview mirror.


    Gabri immediately quieted down for a few seconds before obediently sliding off Eileen’sp to sit beside her. She intertwined her little hands and looked up at Bryan and Eileen with herrge, sparkling eyes.


    Eileen chuckled. “What’s the matter?”


    “Nothing,” Gabri mumbled, shaking her head before crawling to the window, her gaze fixed on the passing scenery.


    About half an hourter, they arrived at the Dawson Mansion. Eileen got out of the car and turned to pick up Gabri, but Bryan stepped in.


    “You head inside. I’ll carry her,” Bryan said.


    Gabri lifted her arms, letting Bryan pick her up, but as soon as her feet touched the ground, she wriggled out of his hold.


    She quickly dashed inside, where Ste greeted her with a smile and her favorite toys.


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    However, Gabri showed little enthusiasm, ying with the toys absentmindedly.


    “Gabri, are you upset?” Ste gently asked, noticing her mood. “Did your parents scold you?”


    Gabri shook her head. “No, they didn’t scold me.”


    Ste let out a sigh of relief. “That’s good, but why do you seem so down?”


    “They just don’t love me anymore,” Gabri said.


    Ste was stunned by Gabri’s words. “What are you saying? You’re their precious girl. Of course, they love you.”


    “Daddy only loves Mommy now,” Gabri said seriously. “He takes such good care of her and won’t let her carry me. I think he wants Mommy to spoil him too, but… He’s too big for her to carry.”


    Ste was confused, but she couldn’t help but chuckle. “Who put that idea in your head?”


    “I don’t need anyone to tell me that. I can see it.” Gabri was still young, and it was hard for her to exin everything she had observed at the resort. She especially didn’t know how to put into words the way Bryan seemed to be tiptoeing around Eileentely. If Bryan hadn’t still treated her the same way—except for keeping her away from Eileen—she would have thought he didn’t love her anymore.


    Ste didn’t fully understand what Gabri was trying to say, but she reassured her, “Your mom and dad love you more than anything. They’re probably just very busy with work and haven’t had as much time for youtely.” Gabri didn’t fully understand this, but she knew Ste was trying tofort her. She gave Ste a sweet smile and said, “Okay.” Then, she went back to ying with her toys.


    Ste looked over at the living room. Bryan was pouring Eileen a cup of warm milk. Something felt strange to Ste. Bryan had always been good to Eileen, but this was over the top.


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