As I questioned, I never let my gaze off Gabriel's. His eyes widened, as if confirming my belief. "Why are you putting Sofia through this? Is she not a sister to you?" I insisted, my tone stern.

Taken aback initially, Gabriel recovered his usual gentle demeanor in a flash. "Melody, what are you saying? I don't know what you're talking about."

"No one knows better than you. Did you put sleep pills in the coffee that you've been sending us?" I barked. My tone was abrupt, and my eyes flared with fury as I glared at Gabriel. He had been so considerate, explaining that coming into the lab every day...