Chapter 61 : Gabriel's Decision

Around him, the resistance members exchanged wary glances. Xavier's eyes bore the weight of leadership, Sophia's lips were set in a determined line, and Tavian's furrowed brow betrayed his concern. They had no knowledge of Gabriel's inner turmoil or the fateful decision that now loomed before him.

As the group gathered in a makeshift circle, Gabriel's voice cut through the silence, filled with a mixture of regret and determination. "I can't change my past," he began, his voice tinged with a raw edge. "But I can shape my future. I won't let my mistakes define me any longer."

Xavier exchanged a quick glance with Sophia, uncertainty etching lines on his forehead. "Gabriel, what are you saying?" Xavier asked cautiously, sensing the gravity of Gabriel's words.

Gabriel's gaze met Xavier's, and for a moment, the weight of his guilt was laid bare. "I need to make amends," he declared, his voice unwavering. "I have to confront the puppeteers, face-to-face."