That afternoon they had arrived at the hospital. Westley and Gabrielle headed to the child's ward to check on the kid first, who slept on the bed just like an angel.
"He resembles an angel. It's a pity that he is still asleep." Gabrielle touched the kid's tender face.
Gabrielle felt really bad for him as her hand smoothly ran over his fair and delicate face.
He deserved to be happy, and enjoy a happy childhood, but there he was, bedridden in the hospital. How could Gabrielle not feel remorse for the kid?
"How far from waking up are you? I feel so sorry for you little angel!" Gabrielle couldn't help asking.
Even when asking, she knew very clearly he wasn't about to respond or wake up.
Gabrielle took her hand away and looked at Westley sadly. "Westley, do you think we should name him? I think a nickname will do."
"Well, what name do you have on your mind?" There was no way Westley would object to anything that would make Gabrielle happy.
"I'm thinking Star. So he can shine someday." And Star it was. Gabrielle settled on the nickname.
When he was up, maybe he could recall his name. A child his age definitely had a sharp memory.
Westley had requested someone to go check the child's information, but they found nothing. Not even his formal name.
"I can't object that darling. Star is a cute name. He'll shine among the stars in the sky in his coming days."
Westley couldn't agree more. The name was perfect.
In fact, the simpler the name was, the better. There was no need to complicate things any further.
"Besides, his mother must be watching him from among the stars in the sky." Gabrielle had always been a positive woman.
"I trust that too. His mom must have had a lot of love for him when she still breathed. But look at things now... But now Star has met you, I believe you will make a good mother," Westley solemnly remarked as he gently rubbed Gabrielle's head.
Gabrielle was so excited at that. Praising her for being a good mother made her overflow with joy, as it would make any other woman.
Time was right for her to practice being a good mother.
Having been abandoned by her parents, Gabrielle knew how essential a parent's love was to a child, since she never got that.
That was unfortunate for her.
Hence, she would give all her love to all her children when she had them in the future.
"Westley, I will work the hardest I can to be a good mother, and you too should make a good father. You have my trust, so let's do whatever we can." Gabrielle reached out and took Westley's hand in hers.
"We both need to be good parents. No compromise over that," Westley said seriously.
"Honey, let's work harmoniously in future and look after our children," Gabrielle said.
"I'll always stick by your side and grow with you." Westley was ready to work for anything that Gabrielle ever wanted.
"Westley, please watch Star closely. I'll go see Ms. Glyn." Gabrielle glanced at her watch.
In the evening, they had to go back to the villa, so it was only convenient to see Melissa then.
"Okay. Take all the time you need. I'll be here," Westley said.
"I can't disagree. We will have all the time to come together when we get back to our home country." Gabrielle was rather relieved than disappointed.
At least Westley would be more relaxed.
"Right. I'll teach in Antawood this year. Then there will be a lot of time to have dinner together." A relaxed grin showed on Melissa's face. She felt that there was no way she'd disappoint Gabrielle.
"I know. The class starts after the holiday, and I'm so eager to start," Gabrielle said happily.
"I can also hardly wait. Gabrielle, go with Jonathan to see Nathan," Melissa said, her eyes on Gabrielle.
"Sure. Mr. Walker, after you!" Gabrielle said to Jonathan compliantly.
"Follow me, Ms. Jones." Jonathan left the room immediately.
Gabrielle followed Jonathan silently without daring to utter a word.
"Ms. Jones..."
"Mr. Walker, it's okay if you call me Gabrielle," Gabrielle said grinning.
"Gabrielle, I don't think you are aware that there exists a feud between the Walker and Morris family. That's why I can't have dinner with the Morris family. I'm sorry," Jonathan changed his stern tone at once and said helplessly to Gabrielle.
Gabrielle was quite bewildered. In any case, it had not occurred to her that Jonathan would give such an explanation.
"Mr. Walker, I apologize. I was unaware of the bad blood between your families. Westley told me about it yesterday night. Trust me, I never meant to complicate things for you. That's on me," Gabrielle explained seriously.
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