Chapter 194
Chapter 194:
But then—something felt off. Gabriela became acutely aware that she, too, didn’t feel quite right. A slow warmth was spreading through her body.
Wesley’s sharp gaze caught her change immediately, and his thoughts darted to the soup Miriam had insisted she drink earlier. He asked in a soft tone, “Gabriela, do you like me p>
If they both harbored feelings for each other, there would be no reason to keep holding back.
Gabriela, who had been struggling to suppress the growing discomfort in her body, felt a sudden chill creep over her at Wesley’s question. Was he testing her again? She shook her head quickly, almost instinctively. “No, I don’t p>
The truth was, although her heart now raced every time she saw Wesley, she never allowed herself to indulge in unrealistic fantasies.
Her firm denial brought a wave of frustration to Wesley’s chest. His handsome features hardened. She claimed she didn’t like him, yet she had slipped into the hospital to see him, fretted over his health every single day, and cooked for him without fail. What exactly did she take him for?
T𝗵𝖾 𝘣𝖾𝗌𝘵 𝘳𝖾𝗏𝘪𝗲𝘸𝗌 о𝗻
Wesley extended his hand with cool indifference. “Give me your phone p>
The atmosphere in the room seemed to grow heavier in an instant. Gabriela stayed silent and obediently placed the phone in his palm. Wesley called his private doctor, Melvin Reed, instructing him to come over immediately. “I truly apologize for the late-hour request, but I really need your help p>
Though Wesley’s tone was polite, Melvin knew better than to delay. He arrived at the estate in less than half an hour. When Loretta saw him step inside, a flicker of alarm crossed her face, and she hurried to unlock the door for Wesley and Gabriela.
Wesley’s expression was as cold as winter frost, and Gabriela looked uncomfortable. Everyone shifted into the living room. After a brief examination, Melvin said, “The tonic soup, along with the wine consumed, caused him some discomfort. But it’s not serious. I’ll prescribe something for Mr. Moss and Miss Haynes. Once they take it and get a good night’s sleep, they should be fine by morning p>
No one spoke, except Gabriela, who, true to her polite nature, thanked him softly. From Melvin’s perspective, Gabriela seemed to have been dragged into this unwillingly. Wesley’s expression was downright frightening. Who could say whether he might send her away from the estate tomorrow?
Inside, Melvin was filled with numerous thoughts, yet he maintained his composure on the surface. He handed over the prescription, advising them both to drink plenty of water, then left quickly.
Wesley instructed Gabriela to take the medicine first, then said, “You may return to the bedroom p>
Just as she turned to leave, his voice cut through the air. “Your own room p>
The icy tone made Gabriela shiver. She gave a quick reply and hurried upstairs.
In the living room, Loretta and Miriam sat watching Wesley take his medication, both realizing they were in trouble. Despite their age, they now looked like children caught in mischief, heads bowed, hardly daring to breathe.
Wesley’s anger eased slightly. He spoke in a firm, measured voice. “Miriam, Grandma, I asked you not to interfere in my private affairs, but you didn’t listen. You really frightened Gabriela tonight p>
He remembered especially the moment earlier when his belt buckle had been undone—her face had turned pale in an instant, as if she saw him as nothing more than a monster. Rubbing his temples, Wesley fought to keep his composure. It was partly his fault—his self-control hadn’t been strong enough.
Loretta quickly lifted her head, worry in her voice. “What should we do then p>
“Nothing,” Wesley said evenly, straightening his collar. “She might go home tomorrow p>
She had been so shaken that it would hardly be surprising if she chose to leave.