Chapter 652
Chapter 652:
Gazing into Stewart’s deep eyes, Gabriela felt a wave of sorrow wash over her.
In that instant, she sensed the depth of his affection for her. Yet she knew that his heartfelt confession didn’t obligate her to return his feelings.
Rebecca and Fiona had poured their hearts out to Wesley, only to face his indifference.
“Stewart, I don’t have feelings for you,” Gabriela admitted bluntly, too drained for gentle words. “Please, I need some space. Can you go p>
Stewart shook his head, clutching the bouquet in one hand while his injured hand struggled to hold hers. “Gabriela, now more than ever, you need to open your heart. Give me a chance to support you through this, please p>
He wanted to say that Wesley’s looming death shouldn’t chain her forever, but those words felt too cruel to voice.
Facing him, Gabriela exhaled deeply, her defenses crumbling. “You know how much I love Wesley. Knowing this, do you still want to be with me p>
Stewart nodded with unwavering conviction. “I’m certain I can win your heart p>
“I come from nothing, no family to speak of. I’m an orphan, hardly a match for your status. Does that not matter to you p>
His gaze grew even firmer. “It doesn’t p>
“Fine,” Gabriela said, pulling out her phone. “I’ll call Wesley right now, in front of you. If he agrees, I’ll be with you.” She paused, searching his face. “Does that not bother you p>
𝗗o𝗐𝗇𝘭𝘰a𝘥𝘢𝘣𝗹е 𝖯𝗗𝘍𝗌 𝗈𝗇.со𝘮
Stewart’s response was steady. “It doesn’t p>
Gabriela knew her actions were selfish, using Stewart to push Wesley into a corner.
But with Wesley’s time slipping away, she felt she had no other choice.
She dialed Wesley’s number swiftly.
Just as the call nearly timed out, he answered, his voice low and strained. “What is it p>
She murmured, “Wesley, Stewart just confessed his feelings for me p>
A long pause followed before a gruff “Hmm” came through.
She continued, “If you’re okay with it, I’ll agree to be with him p>
A sharp breath sounded on the other end, Wesley’s tone edged with anger. “Gabriela, who you choose to be with is none of my concern p>
She pressed, deliberate and slow, “Do you agree p>
His voice stayed cold. “Do whatever you want. It’s not my business p>
“I need someone to build a life with. If I can’t marry you, Stewart’s a good choice. He’s wealthy, attractive, and caring. He says he will treat me well, and he doesn’t even mind p>
“I don’t agree p>
The voice boomed, not from the phone but behind her.
Gabriela spun around, startled to see Wesley standing there, unnoticed until now. He gripped his phone, his intense, ocean-deep eyes locked on her from a short distance.
She met his gaze, her heart catching at the sight.
He stood tall in a black patterned shirt, exuding a commanding presence despite his frail condition. Her eyes welled up as she looked at him.
He was dying, and the thought was unbearable.
Seeing Wesley, Stewart felt all hope vanish. He walked away with the flowers in his hands, his face shadowed by defeat.
Erik pulled up slowly. “Mr. Williams, shall I drive you home p>
Stewart waved him off, choosing to walk alone along the quiet road.