"Why are they here?" Amelie murmured, lowering her gaze as she turned anxious.
Gabriel glanced toward the unexpected visitors and replied gently, "Your mother tried calling earlier. When she couldn't reach you, I suppose she decided to come in person."
Amelie shook her head slowly in disbelief. "But I cut all ties with them… I made it clear. I don't understand why they'd still show up."
"I can meet them on your behalf," Gabriel offered gently. "And let them know you don't wish to see them, if that's truly what you want."
Amelie was confused for a moment. But then she straightened herself with a determination flickering in her eyes. "No… I think I'll see them."
Gabriel nodded. "If you'd prefer to speak privately, I can have a room prepared for the three of you. My siblings are here, and I suspect they might inform your parents if they overhear anything."
