CHAPTER 49: BENJAMIN APOLOGY

George's brows furrowed in confusion as he scanned the room, searching for Benjamin among the sea of faces. However, to his surprise, Benjamin was no longer where he had last seen him in the crowd. With a sense of urgency, George began to move through the crowd, his eyes darting from one group to another in search of his Benj6. He couldn't shake the feeling of unease that settled over him; he was beginning to get pissed at Benjamin's actions. Benjamin made his way through the crowd; his gaze inadvertently landed on his father, Evans, where he was standing. To his astonishment, he spotted Gabriel Garcia with a woman on his arm. It was none other than Lauretta herself. The sight of Gabriel carrying Lauretta's bag left Benjamin and other onlookers shocked and bewildered. The apparent closeness between them sparked murmurs of surprise and speculation among those nearby. Whispers called others to observation. Benjamin couldn't help but feel a surge of conflicting emotions at the sight.