Trading My Ex for His Uncle



"I never said you didn't contribute, but your mother kept bothering my dad after the divorce and caused him to fall down the stairs. We need to settle this once and for all." Nyla's voice was icy as she glared at Gabriel.

If it hadn't been for Wren stirring things up back then, Nyla wouldn't have had such a strained relationship with her father.

Now, even though they were divorced, Wren still greedily wanted the demolition compensation. Wasn't that shameless?

Gabriel clenched his fists. His eyes filled with sorrow as he met her gaze. "This incident was indeed my mom's fault. I'll apologize on her behalf, and she will go to the hospital to apologize to your father. As for his medical and nutritional expenses, I will take full responsibility."

Nyla's expression remained stern. "That's what you should do, and I won't let her off easily. I've handed the footage to the police. If my dad was pushed by her, I'll definitely press charges!"

Her tone was resolute, offering no room for negotiation.

Gabriel fell silent for a moment, then quietly said, "Don't worry. If my mom really did it on purpose, I won't protect her."

Nyla didn't believe him—not at all. After all, Wren was his mother, and it was clear where his loyalties lay.

"You better mean what you say," she replied sharply.

Not wanting to continue the conversation, Nyla turned and walked past him, heading back to handle the police procedures.

Soon, only Gabriel and Damon were left in the hall. The two exchanged glances of mutual disdain, the tension between them palpable. Gabriel couldn't be bothered to greet Damon and simply turned to leave.

Once the procedures were complete, Nyla approached Damon. "Let's go. We just need to wait for the police to notify us about the rest." "Mm," Damon hummed in response.

Noticing her furrowed brow, he reached over and gently smoothed the creases. "Don't worry. I'll make sure your dad is taken care of. When you have time, you can visit him."

Nyla considered it but didn't reject the offer. After all, she wasn't a professional and wouldn't be able to care for him as well as a nurse could. She nodded.

The two left the police station and quickly drove away.

As Gabriel watched their black Cayenne disappear into the distance, his eyes darkened, a malicious glint flashing in them.noveldrama

More than half an hour later...

Wren finally emerged from the police station, her face dark with frustration.

She got into Gabriel's car and vented angrily, "What do those police think they're doing? Treating me like a criminal? I've already told them.

countless times I didn't push

yet they kept questioning me over and over!"

After her outburst, she realized Gabriel had been silent, his face grim.

She felt a bit intimidated by him

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now. Since his return from overseas, she had found him harder to read.

Sometimes, just one cold look from

him made her uneasy.

Although he had generally been good to her, his mood swings were unpredictable.

Today, however, he seemed genuinely upset.

"Gabriel, what's wrong? Did someone upset you?" Wren asked.

Before Nyla arrived, Wren had been

inside giving her statement. By the time Wren was out, Nyla had already left, so she hadn't realized Gabriel sos

had met her at the police station.

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Gabriel's dark gaze settled on Wren, and she suddenly felt as if she were being watched by a snake. A chill ran down her spine.

"Gabriel... Why are you looking at me like that?" she stammered, her voice faltering with nervousness.