Gavin paused for a moment, then picked up his phone to call Selena.

But no one answered.

Frowning, he headed downstairs and ran into Mrs. Gill, who had come by again today.

Mrs. Gill had thought things over the previous night and, after glancing at her daughter Nara, decided she couldn't be ungrateful. She had come to persuade Gavin to see Selena's true colors and not to let go of Keira.

As soon as she walked in, she saw Gavin rushing down the stairs, looking flustered. She immediately asked, "What's wrong?"

Gavin frowned. "Selena's gone."

Mrs. Gill said, "Where did she go? Gavin, you really need to think carefully about this. Selena isn't someone you can trust! She even buried he father in the backyard—she can't possibly be sincere with you!"

Gavin shook his head immediately. "That's not true, Aunt. Selena only did that because her mom forced her to. Her father died, and her mom didn't want to take the blame, so she made Selena help. Selena wasn't behind any of it… Plus, she's sick now… Could she have hidden the deed to the house because she doesn't want me to sell it? Maybe she's doing it for my sake."

At that thought, Gavin's eyes reddened as a wave of emotion washed over him.

family fortune all this time! She's lost everything now. Without the Horton's money, she'll never let you go! You just said the deed's missing? What if she plans to sell the house behind your back to

Gill was convinced Selena wasn't a good person, and

that Selena believed Gavin was the one who was sick and

the one

aback. "You want to sell it? Gavin, have you thought this through? That house is in the city center, and it is worth twenty million dollars. Your parents

Aunt, I can live here even if I lose the house. But if I lose Selena… then she's really gone. I found out that there's a specialist in Europe who's great at treating colon cancer. I

on the shoulder. "Gavin, how did our family end up with such a romantic like you? I still think there's something off about Selena. Why don't you keep

firmly, "I trust

trust Keera and Lewis. They're both upstanding people, and they're definitely not the problem here.

besides, it's not like the Gills lost much by not partnering with Keira. The Cobb family has always valued family more than profit. Aunt, when you had that misunderstanding with

Mrs. Gill fell silent.

pursed her lips.

woman and Horton's illegitimate child. It's no surprise the Hortons don't like her. And Keera—didn't you dislike her last time, too? You had a falling out with her, and now she's clashing with Selena. Haven't you considered

"No! Keera and I only had a misunderstanding. Once that was cleared up, we were fine… And it was my fault, to begin with; I was the one

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