章 560: Family

"You're quite a lovely couple," an older woman commented, peering over her small spectacles with a discerning gaze.

Bianca stood frozen, while Autumn cast him a panicky glance. Gabe gave her a reassuring smile before turning to the woman sitting further away. "Thank you," he said. "I'm Gabe Frost. My Autumn here, is the lovely one who makes us such a great pair. And you are?"

"I'm Agatha Shelly. I work locally with the church and child protection services. It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Frost. I've also been approached by the trust you're setting up to work with them."

"Mrs. Shelly, it's an honor to meet you," Gabe replied. "Thank you for all the important work you do."

"It's my duty to do so," the woman answered resolutely, while Gabe nodded.

Seeing the smooth introduction, which was much different from what Bianca had imagined, helping her woman come out of her trance and she quickly came forward to remind Mrs Shelly to do her 'duty'.