0019 0019 +25 BONUS " You startled me , " Isla said as she walked further into her bedroom . Gabriel was still dressed in his office clothes . The sleeves of his blue shirt were rolled up neatly to his elbows , showing his strong , fair forearms . His top three buttons were undone , and Isla's traitorous electric - blue eyes caught a glimpse of his bare chest . That little view was enough to make her throat dry . " What do you think you're doing ? " Gabriel asked in a low and calm voice . Isla crossed her arms over her chest and stood in front of him . Fear pricked her heart , but she kept her composure . " What are you talking about ? " she replied instantly . Of course she knew . She knew Delphine must have gone running to complain to him . But Isla didn't care . If anything , she wasn't going to stand there and be insulted . Gabriel rose from the edge of the bed and towered over her , their height difference made her feel small . He stared into her electric - blue eyes , and for a few seconds , he couldn't look away . Her eyes were so bright and charming . He almost lost himself right there , almost forgot why he came . 2 Isla's heart pounded so fast in her chest . His closeness made her weak , and no matter how hard she tried , she couldn't deny her husband's charm . But she knew this wasn't the time to get silly . Gabriel finally looked away from her and stepped back . He hadn't come here to admire her beauty - he had come to scold her . I asked you for one simple favor , and you can't grant me that ? " he snapped , his voice filled with frustration . " Not after Grandpa has already given his word , " Isla shot back . " You expect me to overturn his orders , just to please you ? No. I couldn't do that . Besides - have you ever for once sat with your staff and asked about Delphine's conduct ? " Gabriel stayed silent . " I guess not , " she whispered . " Look , I don't care what Delphine means to you . I'm not the type to meddle in other people's personal lives . But professionally ? You're over stepping your boundaries . " His head snapped back , and his eyes locked onto hers with burning anger . " What did you just say to me ? " His glare was hard . Isla refused to answer directly . She turned her face away . " Look , I'm tired . I think you should leave ." " Don't forget , " he paused for a second . " that you're my wife , and I'm your husband . This room is mine just as much as it is yours Isla let out a humorless laugh " Since when ? Because as far as I can remember ; our marriage has always been for show . Perfect couple outside Strangers at home . " She walked past him and disappeared into the bathroom , leaving him standing there , his fists clenched at his sides . Gabriel's chest rose and fell with fury . He hated when she spoke to him like that . He always wanted to be the one in control , but lately , it felt like she was slipping out of his grasp . And that thought burned him more than he could admit . He walked out of her room and went back to his own . After a quick shower , he returned to the sitting room , his laptop balanced on his lap as he buried himself in work From the kitchen , Isla stole glances at him while she cooked . She told herself not to look at him , but her eyes disobeyed . He looked so peaceful sitting there , so handsome and tempting . He was her husband , yet he felt like a stranger , so distant and unreachable She shook off the thought and focused on finishing dinner Magdalene wasn't home , so it was just the two of them 0019 +25 BONUS When she served the meal , she didn't even bother to call him . To her surprise , Gabriel was already shutting his laptop , as if he had been waiting for her . He walked over and sat down across from her at the dining table . She served him food and he ate . They ate in silence . As always , It had become their routine . Still , Isla noticed the way he ate heartily , as though he hadn't had a proper lunch . For a fleeting second , she wondered about his long day , but she quickly pushed the thought aside . *** Later that night , Isla was already in bed , ready to sleep , when the door opened . Gabriel stepped in , this time dressed in soft pajamas . Her eyes widened . What is he up to now ? she wondered silently . He closed the door , walked over , and without saying a word , climbed into the bed beside her . Isla turned her head and stared at him in shock . Since when did he start sleeping in her room ? Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!