When Ashley caught sight of Gabriel standing at the restroom door, she froze in place.
She had been so absorbed in her confrontation with Kaitlyn that she hadn't noticed him arrive.
A wave of panic surged through her as she registered the displeasure on Gabriel's face.
She feared he had overheard everything, worried about the impact on their relationship, and concerned that he might reconsider their future together.
Gabriel, arms crossed, leaned casually against the doorway, his gaze fixed on her.
For a brief moment, Ashley thought she saw a flicker of pain in his eyes.
He had come looking for her, concerned by her prolonged absence, and had inadvertently walked into their heated exchange.
She had called him and Kaitlyn disgusting and had even thrown the hair tie he gave her into th
