Chapter 607
Chapter 607:
Gabriela lingered outside the hospital, the weight of her visit pressing heavily on her.
The sun blazed relentlessly, its heat simmering in the air.
Summer had long since taken full control.
Yet Gabriela’s heart remained frozen, untouched by the sun’s fierce rays, shrouded in the shadows of her deepest sorrows.
She had loved Wesley deeply enough to bear his child, only to face the painful truth that his heart would never belong to her. Even while he was ill, he still worried that his fiancée might misinterpret her visits.
Had she been honest about her feelings for Wesley sooner, she might have built a life with him long ago…
𝗥еa𝖽 𝗐it𝗁𝘰𝗎t iո𝘵𝗲r𝗿up𝘁𝘪𝘰𝗇𝘀 𝗈n ѕ.𝘤𝗈𝘮
Gabriela stood beneath the scorching sun for nearly thirty minutes, until her head began to spin from the heat.
Abruptly, reality pulled her back.
She was a mother now, and her young child was waiting for her at home.
Moreover, after her recent clash with the Howard family, she had to stay alert for whatever moves they might make next.
There was no room for romance.
Steeling herself, Gabriela returned home to tend to Truett, gave him his medicine, then rushed back to the office.
The meeting had already ended, and Kaleb provided a concise summary before they dove straight into planning the next event.
The rising heat mirrored Gabriela’s escalating workload.
On one front, Addie from GD Fashion had been exceptionally cooperative, entrusting Haynes Group with three major event plans for the year, all of which had already been approved.
On another, the hotel project was nearing completion, with inspections approaching and the grand opening fast on the horizon. Naturally, her company would oversee the hotel’s opening ceremonies.
With tasks piling up, Gabriela barely had a moment to breathe.
Noticing her exhaustion, Kaleb offered his sympathy and suggested hiring a dependable assistant.
While poring over documents, Gabriela nodded. “I trust you to find the right person, Uncle Kaleb p>
Kaleb then added, “Gabriela, did you hear? Wesley is about to marry Rebecca p>
Gabriela’s hand faltered briefly over the papers before she flipped to the next page. “Yes, I’m aware p>
Her packed schedule left little room to dwell on Wesley.
She had long braced herself for this news, preparing her heart so thoroughly that she could even muster a smile and offer her congratulations.
“Wesley was my former boss and always treated me well. Please select a thoughtful gift for him and send it on my behalf p>
Kaleb hesitated, his own resentment toward Wesley fueled by Truett’s situation.
Gabriela’s soft plea came gently. “Please, Uncle Kaleb p>
Unable to deny her heartfelt request, Kaleb relented. “Fine, I’ll choose something fitting p>
Meanwhile, Matthew was frustrated that Rebecca had prematurely announced the wedding to Wesley.
After confirming that Truett was his grandson, he suspected Wesley was the father.
Though he hadn’t secured a chance for a DNA test, he secretly wished Rebecca would call off the engagement.
Seeing Wesley’s aloofness toward Rebecca, Matthew feared a marriage would trap her in a life of bitterness.
“Rebecca, Wesley hasn’t agreed to this marriage. Why would you announce it p>
Matthew’s sharp tone upset Rebecca.
“Dad, Jasper already spoke with Roger. The wedding’s set for three months from now p>
Matthew pressed, “I want to know if Wesley himself agreed p>
Rebecca shifted uncomfortably. “Well, Roger’s approval means Wesley won’t object p>
Regardless of Wesley’s feelings, Roger’s consent ensured Wesley would comply.
Recalling the tense exchange he had with Wesley outside Gabriela’s home, Matthew’s frustration deepened. He didn’t want his daughter tied to such a man.