Lock You In My Heart novel Chapter 488

With all the doubts that Gabrielle had in their relationship, Westley couldn't help but think that they had serious trust issues between them.

Bryce could be part of the reason that made Gabrielle start to doubt him.

This had upset Westley to a considerable extent. Mostly, he was deeply concerned about this.

There were a number of reasons for marital breakdown. Couples growing apart, communication problems, money disagreements, and the most common, betrayal in mutual trust.

Relationships started to suffer when couples struggled with trust issues. It would be difficult for them to see the good in each other because they didn't believe the words and gestures of each other were genuine. The union would turn toxic, and in the end, break down.

Of course, Westley wouldn't want things between them to go that way. Especially now when they had finally become closer. He would not let any crisis come out of their marriage.

"Yeah. That was what Jason said," Westley replied in a relaxed tone.

"Okay," Gabrielle answered in a tone that was light, but her expression showed that she was not happy at all.

"So, have you set the time for the class?" Westley asked, now sounding and looking unhappy after noticing Gabrielle's expression.

He tried to shift the topics into what he thought would make her feel better.

Gabrielle nonchalantly shook her head. "They still haven't decided. Definitely, any time after New Year's Day. They'll let us know when it's settled."

"Well, you don't have to worry then. As soon as Jason calls me, I'll let you know, okay? You've just woken up. Stop thinking about it. What you need is more rest, and that includes relaxing your mind from stressful thoughts." Westley looked at her. His eyebrows furrowed with worry.

"I'll get in touch with him tomorrow. Just let me do the talking. And if there's time, it would be better to go back home. I can manage, I don't feel that awful … really." Gabrielle wanted to sound reassuring but her tone was soft and weak.

It was not really up to her to decide on what they had to do. It was the doctor's and she should listen to what he would say.

Goodness gracious, she was taking painkillers to ease the pain she was feeling all over her body! How could she say that it was not serious?

She had been fooling herself into thinking she was okay.

"You can call Jason tomorrow, but from now on, don't worry or think too much. Have a good rest. I'm here with you till you get better. And then, we'll go home," Westley said in an authoritative voice.

"Fine," said Gabrielle. By the tone of his voice, she knew it would be best to heed what he said. Also, it was easy for her to listen up to Westley. She wanted to recover from the accident as soon as possible.

It seemed to be the best option. The sooner she got better, the earlier they could return to Antawood.

"Now, have a good rest. Is there anything that you want to eat?" Westley then gently pulled up the blanket over her.

"You've been injured, too, Westley. Why don't you rest as well? Stay here with me. I'm not hungry anyway. Lie beside me. We can eat later." Gabrielle was distraught seeing Westley also had wounds all over his body.

Westley, on the other hand, became excited hearing Gabrielle's invitation. He wanted more than just to lie down with her.

But Gabrielle was aching because of her injuries. He would just stay beside her.

"Being here beside you is more than okay for me. I won't touch you. I'm afraid I might hurt you unintentionally." So Westley lay still next to Gabrielle.

"Don't worry. My injuries are not really that bad. And, I'm definitely not delicate that you can't lay a finger on me." Gabrielle instinctively moved closer to Westley.

"Please, baby, I don't want to hurt you." Seeing that Gabrielle moved closer to Westley he admonished her about her condition.

Feeling she had no choice, Gabrielle obeyed. She and Westley lay side by side on the bed.

Lyin

Feeling weak but comforted by his nearness to her, Gabrielle soon fell asleep.

Westley, too, fell asleep, lulled by the steady breathing of Gabrielle. His worries about her condition had kept him awake. Thank goodness for the sleeping pills that Remy had given him, or he might not be able to catch even a wink of sleep.

Gabrielle had come out from a coma. Here she was, lying next to him. This had somehow allayed his anxieties. He felt comforted and relaxed.

Remy looked into them in the afternoon. He smiled when he saw them sleeping. 'Ah, let them rest. I'll ask about lunch later,' he thought and stepped out of the room.

Remy had his lunch. He felt relaxed—and this was the first time since he came here that he felt that way. And so, he decided to walk around the village.

He remembered being alone outside the forest. He was anxiously thinking of Westley, thinking that he would risk his life to save Gabrielle.

What he saw shocked him! Two figures lying in the water late at night. Their bodies covered in blood.

Remy shuddered at the sight. 'What happened to them? What can I do for them? Oh, are they going to make it? Oh please, please, let them get through this alive,' he prayed in his heart.

The situation was not that bad. Westley and Gabrielle woke up. Remy let out a huge sigh of relief.

Seeing them unconscious and not moving was torture for Remy. What if either of them or even both of them, do not awake! He thought he wouldn't be able to continue being a doctor. What use would it be, being a doctor but couldn't save their lives?

As a doctor, Remy had faced life-and-death situations. But when it would involve family members and friends, he didn't know if he could take it. The pain would be too much and it would never go away.

He looked at the sky. The sun was shining brightly. This buoyed up his spirit. Things would turn out well.

"Dr. Davis! Dr. Davis!" The harried and worried voice interrupted his musing. He was not able to appreciate the bright sunshine.