Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 404

Chapter 404: You’ll forget your own

"I don’t like her," Karmen muttered. "It was just... A crush from a long time ago."

"Don’t lie," Gabriel chuckled, tapping a finger against his friend’s chest. "You wouldn’t have gone this far if you didn’t feel at least something for her."

Karmen shook his head. "I just felt bad for her."

Gabriel arched a brow. "Hmm. And how many women do you usually ’feel bad’ for?" He smirked before letting his tone turn more serious. "So, how exactly did you decide to help her?"

"For a month at most," Karmen replied. "She still can’t let go of Joshua, and forcing her into marriage would be cruel. Her parents think tying her down will heal her, but when I talked to her... I could see she wasn’t ready. She asked for my help, and I agreed."

Gabriel studied him for a moment, then leaned closer. "Be careful, Karmen. Don’t give her more than you mean to. If your heart gets involved, you won’t be able to walk away."

A faint laugh escaped Karmen as he shook his head. "You think I’d fall in love? I’m not you."

"What do you mean? I should be an example for you," Gabriel said with a warm smile. "Look at me, I’m content with Amelie by my side. And now, with Noah in my life, I have even more to hold onto. I don’t give up easily. But you, my friend... You care so much about Aisha’s happiness that you’ll forget your own."

"Don’t worry about me," Karmen replied firmly. "In a month, nothing is going to change."

Gabriel didn’t argue. He simply smiled, brushing past him toward the corridor.

Karmen followed, frowning. "What? You actually think I’ll fall for Aisha in a month? That’s ridiculous. Love doesn’t happen in a month." His voice carried more conviction than confidence, as if he were trying to convince himself as much as Gabriel.

"Well, for me, it happened quite early," Gabriel said with a soft smile.

"That’s why I told you that I’m not you," Karmen remarked. "By the way, I brought a gift for Amelie and Noah. Can I see them?"

"Of course," Gabriel replied, tilting his head in welcome.

They walked side by side, Gabriel draping an arm casually over Karmen’s shoulders.

"Let’s put off our plan about Aurevalis," Gabriel said. "We won’t be visiting that place."

Karmen frowned. "What? Why?"

"I don’t trust it," Gabriel admitted. "It could be a trap. Right now, I can’t afford to take unnecessary risks."

Karmen’s gaze hardened. "Maybe you can’t, but I can. I’ll keep digging. I want to know who sent you that parcel."

Gabriel gave a nonchalant shrug. "As you wish." He didn’t press further.

When they finally entered the chamber, they found Amelie was sitting comfortably on the sofa, Noah resting peacefully in a cradle beside her. Ashna stood nearby, mid-laughter with Amelie.

At the sight of them, Amelie brightened. "Gabriel! Karmen!" she exclaimed, her voice carrying both surprise and joy.

Ashna immediately straightened, her laughter cut short. She bowed her head politely, lips pressed together as if sealing away whatever she had been about to say.

"Karmen wanted to see you and Noah," Gabriel said as they stepped further inside. His gaze drifted toward the cradle. "Ah, he’s asleep."

Amelie rose gracefully, her smile soft as Karmen extended a bag toward her. "It took me a long time to choose these," he admitted. "I hope you’ll like them."

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