Gabriel returned to the room with a grim and weary expression. The tension in his shoulders and the hardened look in his eyes made it clear, his father had given him an earful.
Amelie and Karmen looked up, waiting for him to say something. A heavy silence lingered until Gabriel finally spoke.
"We're leaving for San Ravendale," he announced, striding over to the closet and pulling out two cabin-sized suitcases.
Amelie's brows furrowed slightly, while Karmen turned to look at her. Their eyes met in quiet concern before Karmen asked, "Did you inform anyone yet?"
"Not yet," Gabriel replied curtly. Then, glancing at Karmen, he added, "You can stay here a while longer if you want."
Karmen shook his head. "No, I'll come with you both. I should head home first and pack my things." With that, he gave a nod and stepped out, gently closing the door behind him.
