Gabriel finally returned home with Casaio at his side, though the storm in his expression hadn't settled. The anger still clung to him like a shadow.
"Karmen, later," Gabriel muttered sharply, not even glancing at him. "I'm not in the mood to talk to anyone." Without waiting for a reply, he headed straight to his room, where Amelie waited for him.
Karmen's brows knit together. "What exactly happened?" he asked, turning toward Casaio.
"Another truth came out tonight," Casaio said grimly. His eyes flicked toward the staircase, watching as Zilia finally appeared. The moment she reached close to her, he took her hand, and the two quietly retreated to their room.
"I'll come by in the morning," Karmen said at last. Albus, who had been lingering nearby, simply nodded before slipping into the kitchen in silence.
