Kneeling for a Second Chance Novel

---- Chapter 384, As if recalling something, Gabriella took out a plastic ziplock bag from her pocket. There were several strands of hair in it- the long ones belonged to Valeria while the short ones were Alexander's . Gabriella had gotten the latter from his comb. The earliest Gabriella could obtain the DNA test results was in three days' time, which just so happened to be the day of her and Lucas' wedding as well. Tons of media reporters had been invited to attend the ceremony. Gabriella was going to ruin Valeria's reputation once and for all.

She wanted everyone to know the Grant family's most scandalous secret. She wasn't going to let Wendy and Alexander off the hook that easily either. Gabriella took several steps away and took out her phone to call Sabrina. "Ineed your help, Brina." Word that Gabriella had fired one of the female housestaff quickly reached Avery's ears that night. Avery was combing Martha's hair for her as the latter sat in front of the dressing table. "What's done is done. Double the girl's usual wages and see if she wants to continue working.

If she does, then have her recommended to another family," Martha drawled. Firing one of the staff wasn't a big deal, but... ---- "Gabriella really is such a petulant child. She's always been so insistent on marrying Lucas, and even rejected every single man we tried to set her up with all these years. Thankfully that wish of hers has been fulfilled now," Martha concluded. Martha wasn't really fond of Lucas as she always thought he was just a playboy. Unfortunately, Gabriella was very persistent about her choice of man. But Martha had long accepted this fact.

Plus, Martha herself had pretty much watched Gabriella grow from a young girl to the woman she was today. Gabriella might not be related to the Grant family by blood, but Martha had never shunned her for that. She always made sure Gabriella was treated well in this family. "There's a purple diamond pendant in my jewelry cabinet over in my closet. Wrap it up for me, will you? I'll give it to Gabriella as her wedding gift. "'Oh, we have to prepare some gifts for Selena as well. I have no idea what kids her age like these days. Let's go shopping tomorrow," Martha added. Avery smiled.

"I'm sure they'll love whatever presents you give them." Avery had been at Martha's side ever since Martha gave birth to Sebastian. It had been 30 years now. "I heard that Mr. Bond gave Ms. Neal his prized alexandrite ring. It seems he greatly approves of her." ---- "Since my parents have already given Valeria gifts, I'll need to prepare something of my own for her too. I'm not sure what to give her though." Martha was glad to see her family in such a harmonious and peaceful state. "Oh, but you must remind me to be mindful of my words in case I forget.

Give me a stern look if I ever accidentally mention Sebastian's ex-girlfriend again." Avery used a massage gun to massage Martha's neck and shoulders, "Ms. Neal seems to be a very easygoing person though. She didn't mind the fact that Mr. Sebastian had an ex- girlfriend in high school. Plus, Ms. Neal herself is a divorcee..." "That still doesn't change a thing. What woman wouldn't want her husband to be 100% devoted to her? I know this very well too. So you have to remind me if my tongue slips in the future." Avery hesitated briefly before saying, "Mr. Sebastian...

seems to have never gotten over Jane Carlson. Do you still remember the box that Jane had mailed us the first year Mr. Sebastian went to Amaran? It had been filled with all the gifts Mr. Sebastian had ever given Jane... Mr. Sebastian still keeps that box in his room." Martha stood up with knitted brows before Avery finished speaking . "That simply won't do. Sebastian is clearly being unfaithful to Valeria, still hung up on that ex of his. No, this won't do at all.

I need to speak to Sebastian about this." Martha nearly tripped from how fast she was walking as her ---- leg hadn't recovered yet. Avery quickly helped her up. Nicholas happened to open the door and come into the room. What are you so frantic for? What's this I hear about you needing to speak to someone? Who could you possibly need to speak to at this time of night when everyone's gone to sleep?" Martha glared at Nicholas. "Who else?"