Chapter 48

She didn’t know what had overcome her that she did not shake off his grip. The feeling of wanting to square up to him had fled her. But there were some doubts lingering in her head. Was he really on her side?

After having been ushered into the passenger seat by him, she was still somewhat befuddled. Gabriel got in the driver’s seat and saw that she had not fastened her seat belt. He then leaned towards her.

This startled her into backing up against the window. She looked at him warily. “What are you trying to do?”

Looking at her startled expression, he muttered in discontent, “Even if I wanted to fool around in here, there isn’t enough room for me to display my prowess.” Reaching over to her seat belt, he proceeded to strap her in.

When she saw that he had only wanted to fasten on her seat belt for her, she was at a loss for words, having clearly mistaken his intentions.

As it was close to midday, Gabriel suggested, “Let’s have our lunch first. Once we’