Lock You In My Heart Chapter 611
Lock You In My Heart
Most people would stay at home to accompany their families this hour tonight.
Therefore, Benny was naturally surprised when he saw Gabrielle and Westley coming towards the ward.
Gabrielle was equally surprised at the sight of Bennyâs appearance when he turned around. He looked much thinner than the time she met him a few months ago. His eyes looked exhausted and he had stubbles on his chin. His overall appearance looked worn out.
He had been staying in the ward for days and nights, and there was no trace of radiance in his eyes. He gave off the aura of an old man who had experienced many vicissitudes of life.
Gabrielle could guess why he became like this. It was because he had been taking care of Sloane all this time.
However, she didnât feel sorry for him nor was she moved by him. After all, it was a fact that he owed this much to Sloane at least.
âWe came here to visit Sloane. I used to celebrate this day every year with her and make wishes together.â Gabrielle went straight to the bedside with the intention to set up the flowers she brought. However, she just put it aside when she saw that there was already a bunch of fresh red roses in the vase at the head of the bed. Of course, she knew that it was Benny who put it, so she didnât bother to change it.
âSloane, Iâm here to celebrate the festival with you. You have to wake up soon, okay?â Gabrielle softly talked to the unconscious patient before putting an envelope with money inside under Sloaneâs pillow, only to find that there was already a similar one under it.
She knew who put it without much thought.
A bitter chuckle escaped out of her lips.
Since Sloaneâs mother passed away, Benny had never given a glance to her well-being, let alone gifting her the money.
Now, it seemed that he had learned of ways how to make it up, but it was too late.
âGabrielle, Sloaneâs condition is very stable now.â Benny awkwardly tried to make a conversation with Gabrielle.
âIâm aware. I heard about her condition from my doctor friend who had come to check on her. By the way, Mr. Hall, you have been here for a long time, but she still hasnât woken up yet. I donât think itâs necessary for you to stay here any longer. Now that Iâm back here, I will be responsible for taking care of Sloane from now on,â Gabrielle said calmly while looking at him seriously. It seemed that Bennyâs presence didnât affect Sloane much anyway, which meant that it was useless for him to accompany her any longer. âGabrielle, what do you mean by that?â Realizing that she was forbidding him from seeing Sloane again as before, Benny couldnât accept it. How could that be! She couldnât drive him away just like that! âMr. Hall, youâre such a smart man. How could you not vflestand what my words mean?â Gabrielle looked at him coldly as she questioned back as an answer.
âGabrielle, how can I leave just like this? Canât you wait for Sloane to wake up first? If she wants me to leave when she akes up, I will leave, okay?â It had been two months since Benny had been taking care of Sloane and he had already let go of his grudge.
Now, all he hoped sincerely was for Sloane to wake up soon.
âWell...â
Before Gabrielle could refuse again, Westley interrupted, âGabrielle, how about we give Mr. Hall a chance? Since Doctor Maniac starts to cure Sloane, thereâs a possibility that she will wake up. Like Mr. Hall said, if Sloane doesnât want to see him when she wakes up, we will never let him appear in front of her again.â Westley held Gabrielleâs hand and gave her a reassuring squeeze.
fter hesitating for a while, Gabrielle fell deep in thought and said nothing more.
âGabrielle, Iâve heard that you were injured in Bangkok. Itâs such a relief to see you come back safe and sound.â Benny spoke joyfully as he tried to lighten the atmosphere. âShould I thank you for your concern?â Gabrielle said in a sarcastic tone. Benny didnât react to Gabrielleâs disdainful tone towards him. He knew that Gabrielle had the right to hate him, especially after Sloane was hurt badly like this.
He pursed his lips and said, âGabriel le, I was really worried about you...â
âMr. Hall, you donât have to act this way. We donât need your concern,â Gabrielle interrupted him rudely before he could finish his sentence.
âGabrielle, since itâs getting late, we should go back. Have you forgotten that we promised to celebrate the festival with Star and others?â Westley reminded Gabrielle softly. He didnât want the quarrel to break out between her and Benny again. He knew that she had so much anger inside her which was all directed towards Benny.
âWell, I know. How could I forget my promise I made to Star? Letâs go back now, or else we would be too late.â Gabrielle didnât want to stay here any longer either as she was aware that she would end up quarrelling with Benny if she stayed here longer.
âMr. Hall will continue taking care of Sloane. Rest assured.â Westley held Gabrielleâs hand and was about to leave.
Bennyâs voice sounded, âMr. Morris, Gabrielle, you donât need to worry. I will be taking care of Sloane well as usual.â
Without responding, Gabrielle ignored him and strode out with Westley.
Even after getting in the car, her mood was still bad.
âDonât be angry. Today is the day of family reunion when you should spend your time happily.â Sensing her anger, Westley leaned over and kissed her on the forehead.
âWestley, what do you think Benny is trying to do by pretending to be good-natured and affectionate?â Gabrielle asked suspiciously.
âGabrielle, would you rather want Benny to behave coldly then?â Westley raised his eyebrows and asked back while looking at Gabrielle. Suddenly, Gabrielle didnât know how to answer that question. âWhat I mean is, no matter what Benny did, itâs a matter between him and Sloane in the end. Letâs talk about it after Sloane wakes up, alright? If she really doesnât want to see him at that time, I will make him leave forever.â
Westley tried to persuade Gabrielle, pointing out the facts and letting her know where she stood in this kind of matter. No matter how good the relationship between her and Sloane was, she was nothing more than a close friend of Sloane and she had no right to interfere in the otherâs private matters after all. There were some matters that she should not meddle in, and it was up to Sloane to make the decision. âYou are right. I wonât think too much about it anymore. Iâm just waiting for Sloane to wake up. Iâm so worried.â Gabrielleâs mood was inexplicable. Knowing that she was about to see Star when she got home, she tried to adjust her mood. She only wanted to be happy when she was with Star and nothing else. The road was clear and they were not caught up in any traffic, so they ended up coming back in a short time.
When they arrived at Half Moon Bay, the first thing they saw was the sight of Rose and Sophie making pies at the table. s of now, Sophie was instructing Rose how to properly make it as she had never made pies herself before. âSophie, Rose, we are back!â Gabrielle greeted them happily as soon as she came in. âYou came back at the right time. We have just begun to make pies. Come and join us. Look at this. Since itâs my first time to make it, itâs so ugly.â Rose had a clear estimation of her ability in making pies. She knew that the pies she made didnât look so good. Gabrielle chuckled.
âIt doesnât matter. Everyone makes mistakes at the first time. You will become better later. Where is Star?â she asked while looking around. âHeâs sleeping upstairs. I fed him a bowl of soup before he fell asleep, then we came downstairs to make pies.
Doctor Maniac is staying with him upstairs. I am not sure if he has woken up or not. But Star and Doctor Maniac are getting along well with each other for sure,â Rose said as she looked at Gabrielle. âI see. Iâll go upstairs to see how Star is doing. You two continue to make pies. Iâll come down to accompany you after that,â Gabrielle eagerly said as she couldnât wait to go upstairs and accompany Star.
When she gently pushed the door of Starâs room, she saw Star lying on the bed while Doctor Maniac was talking to him in a low voice beside him.