IMDD CHAPTER 252 (Patreon)

As they moved through the mansion, the difference in Gage's demeanor became increasingly evident. His gaze swept over each detail of the surroundings with almost dangerous scrutiny. 

Eva watched as his gaze roved across the lavish interior, hoping that she could see a reaction from him. She was hoping for him to at least remember or recognize something, anything. But she saw none of that. Instead, there was a distant, almost analytical quality to his look. It was clear he was seeing the mansion not as a home but as a terrain to be assessed, his eyes searching, probing for something.

As they neared the entrance to Gaia's bedroom, Eva paused, turning to face Gage with a thoughtful expression. "I think..." she began softly, her eyes moving from Gage to their little girl in his arms. "She's not going to let go of you tonight, so let's all just sleep in our bed instead." A playful grin danced on her lips.

Gage's expression shifted again, looking as though he wanted to say something. However, before he could say a word, Eva gently guided him to the master’s bedroom—their bedroom.

Stepping into the room, Eva watched Gage closely once again. He stood at the doorway, seemingly taking in every detail of the room that had once been his. This room was the place where they had last been together, where he had left her seven years ago.

After that night he left, this room had become a reminder of loss and longing for Eva. But gradually, the room transformed for her. It became a retreat, a place where she found solace and strength, a cocoon where she could wrap herself in the memories, both bitter and sweet. 

Eva was hoping that returning to this room might stir something in Gage, and ignite a spark of recognition. She was waiting for a sign, however subtle, that some part of him remembered the love and moments they had shared within these walls. After all, it was here, in this very room, where many of their most significant moments had unfolded since their first meeting.

But Gage's demeanor remained unchanged. His sharp and searching gaze moved across the room with the same scrutiny he had shown throughout the mansion. He observed every detail, every shadow, with a critical eye, more akin to a bodyguard than a man stepping into his own past.

Disappointment tinged Eva's heart as she realized there was no hint of déjà vu in his eyes, no visible connection to the room at all. 

With a deep breath, she forced a smile.

"This used to be your room, Gage. Though I’ve been occupying it since you left..." 

"Eva," Gage interrupted, his dark eyes locking onto hers with an intensity that made her pause. "Listen –" He stopped abruptly as Gaia stirred in his arms again, causing him to bite his lip. 

Silence reigned between them until the little girl seemed to be fast asleep again.  

Eva then watched as Gage began the delicate process of tucking Gaia to bed. His movements were tender and cautious, each motion calculated to maintain the child's slumber. He lowered her ever so gently, as if she were the most fragile treasure. 

However, the moment Gaia's back made contact with the softness of the bed, the child’s eyes fluttered open. “Da… daddy…” she whispered in a sleepy voice, her small hand reaching out towards him.

Gage’s response was immediate. He scooped her back into his arms. As she nestled against him and drifted back into sleep, he released a long, deep sigh, a mix of relief and resignation.

Eva felt a smile tugging at the corners of her lips. But she pressed them together, attempting to hide her amusement at Gage's predicament. 

His gaze met hers, and she knew that he was silently asking her to do something, but she chose to feign ignorance. 

"I’ll go take a bath first," Eva casually said, and then she exited the room.

She lingered in the bath, deliberately extending her time. When she finally returned to the bedroom, the sight that greeted her was one she had been dreaming of witnessing. Gage and Gaia, her husband and daughter, were fast asleep together on the bed. She gazed at Gage, then at Gaia, her tiny frame curled trustingly against him. Their faces, so similar in repose, were relaxed in the innocence of sleep.

How long had she dreamt of this moment?

As she stood there, Eva made a silent vow. Tomorrow, she will tell Gage everything. The uncertainty of how he would react—whether he would believe her or if his memories would ever return—loomed over her. But her resolve was fixed now.

No matter what the future held, she would ensure that Gage would never leave them again. She was ready to do whatever it took to keep their family together, to make sure that Gage stayed with them, and this time, forever.

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a/n: I'm giving a mass release next week ^^