Lock You In My Heart
Chapter 53
"Gabrielle, what's wrong? Are you upset because of Westley?" asked Remy. He tried to make conversation with Gabrielle while he helped her prepare the stuff, in an effort to make her feel more relaxed.
"No," replied Gabrielle. "I'm worried about a friend of mine. She's currently in the operating room." Matters concerning Westley were of little importance to Gabrielle.
"Oh, don't worry. I'm sure your friend will be fine. I've never seen Westley lose control before. It seems like he cares a lot about you," said Remy. He wanted to help them feel closer to each other and minimize any misunderstandings between them.
It didn't matter if their marriage to each other was for show. It was still a marriage.
When compared to Nellie, Gabrielle was better suited the role of Westley's wife.
"You believe he cares about me? I don't think so. He hates my guts!" declared Gabrielle. "He forbade me to die as long as we're still married, because he couldn't stand to be a widower." Just the thought of Westley's unkind remarks infuriated Gabrielle. She couldn't believe he would dare to say such things. She resented him.
"Westley didn't want to be a widower?" asked Remy, inquisitively.
He was surprised that his friend had so deeply ruminated about such a matter. The thought of it brought a smile to his face.
"Gabrielle, Westley isn't as bad as you think he is. His only vice is being a little sharp-tongued and blunt. It is true that one has to be tough-skinned around him, for his words can cut like knives. But I promise you, he is incredibly kind-hearted and gentle," Remy implored. "He wouldn't give someone a second thought unless he cared about them," he continued. Remy knew his friend well. He couldn't help but share his thoughts with Gabrielle.
However, his efforts were in vain. Nothing he said seemed to be of any interest to her. "Dr. Remy, I know why you're talking him up to me. You're a good friend of his. It is your job to put in a good word for him. But you have to understand, my arrangement with him is simple and straight-forward. We are supposed to be divorced as soon as Nellie returns. Hearing about the niceties of his character will not change that," responded Gabrielle.
Remy opened his mouth to respond, but caught his words.
He didn't say anything further. It was their private matter, after all. Intruding could make things worse.
"Gabrielle, the disinfectant will sting a little when I press it to your wound. Please remain calm and try to endure the pain," said Remy, picking up the cotton ball soaked in alcohol with a pair of tweezers. He proceeded to clean her wound.
bare the pain," said Gabrielle. Gabrielle's petite appearance often misled others. Though she looked weak,
she to have born the suffering for all
admired Gabrielle's endurance. She remained calm and collected while he treated her wounds. An occasional bite of her lip gave away her pain.
on your wounds has to be changed and reapplied every three days. I will be at the
looked at her wounds. They were carefully dressed. She then looked up at Remy, uneasily. "Yes, I understand perfectly. Thank
you care about your face that much, why did you fight the others? You were fearless in that moment," said Westley, sarcastically. His voice echoed
immediately looked away. Her reaction was subconscious. She seemed to take no interest
mind reminded her that she looked
was right. How could she have not helped Sloane back then? How could she have stood there
finished treating Gabrielle's wounds.
her back. She needs to change the medicine after three days. Do ensure that the wound is not stained by water," repeated Remy. He pretended not to acknowledge the tension between Gabrielle and
Gabrielle's wound. And now that he was done, there was
the hospital. Surely any one of them could have done the job
back to your work," uttered Westley. His toned
intend to disturb the two of you," replied
them personally,"
cared for Gabrielle. He wouldn't have specifically asked for him otherwise.
was clear that Westley didn't want to admit to his feelings. At least
smiled. He believed that Gabrielle and Westley would surely get along
your leave, Gabrielle. Don't let water touch your wounds. Your wounds will start itching once the scabs form. Please restrain yourself from scratching them," reminded Remy, one last time. He turned around to leave the room. His hands were empty. He didn't need to take anything with him. He would ask Leon to clean the
I overcome the itchiness?" asked Gabrielle, hurriedly. She was hoping to get an answer before he left.
happens." He wore a rather serious look on his face as he said
stared at him in astonishment. 'Tie up my hands?' she
bad idea? He is a doctor. Does he have no sympathy for