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Chapter 37: A Gamble
DUMAS ESTATE Antoine stepped into his bedroom, the night’s events heavy on his shoulders. It was after 2 a.m., and his wife sat up the moment he entered. “What are you going to do?” she asked in a hoarse voice. Just then, Gigi, who had fallen asleep beside her mother, stirred awake, rubbing her eyes. Antoine had been gone for over an hour after his confrontation with Cian, wandering the estate in the cool night air, needing time to clear his head. Instead of answering his wife, he turned to Gigi and smiled softly. “Thank you for staying with your mother,” he said gently, stroking her hair. “You can go to bed now.” But instead of doing as she was told, Gigi asked, “What happened? What did Cian’s father do? Why was he here so late? Why is Mom upset?” Antoine looked away briefly before mee
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