Chapter Seventy: Perfect Moment

I experienced a profound sense of relief in the tranquility that followed the storm. my life had finally fallen into place – Gabriel had returned to Paris, Thomas's surgery was successful and I was sure he is going to be forming a solid connection with Joyce, and Evans, oblivious to any suspicions, eagerly anticipated the prospect of building a family. Surprisingly, he took my display of care towards Thomas in stride, never succumbing to jealousy and even checking up on him. I often wondered about Evans' potential reaction if he were to discover the truth about my involvement with Gabriel. Hoping to safeguard my newfound stability, I wished for him to remain unaware. At 1:35 PM today, Gabriel had informed me of his arrival in Paris, a detail I sought not out of concern for him but to ensure he wasn't playing a trick on her. Guarding against the possibility of a one-night stand derailing my future, I was determined to protect the life I envisioned. The atmosphere around me was no longer