Chapter 335
Chapter 335:
Gabriela endured three grueling hours in the operating room, her body receiving several bags of life-sustaining blood transfusions.
Both Tessa and Farley trembled with terror, their legs buckling beneath them. Fortunately, shortly after the transfusion concluded, the doctor emerged wearing a relieved expression. “Mother and child are safe p>
Farley’s strength abandoned him completely, and he collapsed onto the hospital floor. “Thank God p>
Tessa steadied herself and, after expressing gratitude to the doctor, absorbed every word of his careful instructions.
In the recovery room, Gabriela stirred awake and immediately craved the sight of her child.
Tessa approached with the baby cradled in her arms.
The newborn appeared impossibly tiny, swaddled in pristine white blankets, eyes sealed shut against the world. Such an exquisite and fragile miracle.
Gabriela shifted slightly to study the baby, her gaze overflowing with maternal tenderness.
This was her child, her precious treasure for all eternity.
She nestled the baby’s delicate hand within her palm and laughed softly. “He’s looking pretty wrinkled and homely p>
“The doctor assured us all newborns appear that way.” Tessa’s laughter filled the room. “You’re stunning, Gabriela. The baby will certainly blossom into beauty p>
𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗻
As they conversed, Farley arrived carrying nourishing soup for Gabriela’s recovery.
Suddenly, Gabriela’s phone buzzed, revealing that Wesley had attempted contact multiple times.
She answered quickly.
Wesley’s impatience crackled through the line. The moment the call connected, he demanded, “Why the delay in answering? Has something gone wrong p>
Gabriela responded with practiced gentleness, “I dozed off moments ago p>
Wesley’s brow furrowed. Why would she sleep so early?
The baby stirred then, releasing a cry that resembled a tiny kitten’s mewl. Hunger likely prompted the sound — so small and fragile it pierced straight through one’s heart.
Wesley’s chest constricted, and he asked roughly, “Who’s making that noise p>
Gabriela forced casualness into her tone. “I’m visiting Tessa at the hospital today. Some baby here is crying p>
Tessa’s eyes darted toward her immediately.
Wesley remained silent for several heartbeats before speaking. “Gabriela, I hope you come back to Okburg soon p>
His unusually tender words warmed Gabriela’s eyes. “I’ll be back soon — I promise p>
After Gabriela ended the call, Tessa declared, “Gabriela, you constantly use me as your cover story. I don’t mind, but I demand to become the baby’s godmother p>
Gabriela agreed without a moment’s hesitation.
After she finished the soup, they debated potential names for her baby boy. Eventually, Gabriela settled on a choice — Truett Haynes.
“Truett.” Tessa grasped the baby’s miniature hand, smiling as she cooed, “Did you catch that? From this day forward, you’ll be Truett Haynes. I’m your godmother. Remember when you mature, you must honor not just your mother but me as well p>
Gabriela remained hospitalized for seven days before earning her discharge.
After they returned to North Village, Farley cooked a variety of delicious dishes for Gabriela every day, wholly focused on restoring her strength.
By the completion of her recovery period, Gabriela had gained healthy weight, her skin achieving a luminous softness.
But her petite frame transformed the additional curves into captivating allure. Tessa stared in amazement. Given Gabriela’s striking looks, surely the baby’s father would want to take responsibility — unless Gabriela had refused him.
The more Tessa pondered this possibility, the more logical it appeared, and she resolved to find the right moment to uncover the child’s father’s true identity from Gabriela.
Forty days later, Gabriela returned to Okburg with her baby.
By this time, the baby had blossomed into adorable beauty, his features becoming defined.
As Tessa observed, she suddenly commented, “Why do I sense Truett resembles Mr. Moss somehow p>
Gabriela’s blood turned to ice at those words.
Brenden and Wesley were cousins, sharing similar family traits, so the baby resembling Wesley wasn’t beyond possibility.
She whispered urgently, “Tessa, please never speak such thoughts again p>
Tessa understood Gabriela’s deep feelings for Wesley. But the child’s existence created an insurmountable barrier between Gabriela and Wesley.
After all, a family like the Mosses demanded perfect social matching in marriage, and Gabriela — lacking status and having a child with another man — fell short in every way.