Chapter 2054

Mildred carried the sobbing Callum out of the altar room, leaving Nathaniel and Gabrielle. Nathaniel did not stop her, too stunned to even move or speak. Gabrielle slowly stood up. She glared at Nathaniel and asked, "Do you even remember what today is?" Nathaniel was caught off guard. "It's Callum's birthday and Mae's memorial. How could you be so heartless as to discipline Callum on such a day?" Gabrielle yelled at him before storming out of the altar room to catch up with Mildred and Callum. Nathaniel's long lashes fluttered, struggling to hide the flicker of panic in his eyes. His face turned pale, and his hands felt cold. It was Callum's birthday… Just this afternoon, Nathaniel had been checking the remote-controlled car he planned to give Callum. Instead of getting the remote-controlled car, Callum's gift ended up being a harsh beating. … By late afternoon, the sun was shining brightly. Mildred had canceled all her appointments, even turning away Elliot a