Rose thought the same as Gabrielle. Star's family background was more complicated than it seemed. Maybe to protect him, his family sent him to Thailand and let him live there. They even raised him up like a girl. It was like they were trying to hide his identity desperately.
That was why it was a big mystery if the child they had brought back home was trouble or not.
"Anyway, Star is our child from now on. He's no longer tied to his original family. Morris will be his last name now. Oh, wait... we haven't given him a name yet." Gabrielle suddenly thought of this.
They had already picked a nickname for him in the hospital, but it was only temporary. Westley had asked the Campbell Family to investigate Star's background and identity, but they couldn't find anything. It was strange, having no trace and records left in this world.
"There's no need to hurry. You can take your time and think about it for a while. I'll leave it all to you." Westley looked at Gabrielle with a smile.
"Okay, I'll think about it." Gabrielle was serious about this. She wanted to provide all the best things for Star, even the name she was going to give him.
"Mr. and Mrs. Morris, dinner is ready." Sophie came up to tell them.
"Let's go downstairs now. It's time for dinner. Would you like Daddy to carry you downstairs, Star?" Westley walked towards Star's bedside and asked him.
They didn't want to leave him all alone here because it would make him feel lonely.
Star nodded and then went downstairs in Westley's arms.
Star had not fully recovered yet, so he couldn't eat solid food. He would just lie down on the sofa next to the table and let Sophie feed him soup and porridge. But even with his current state, he was happy enough to be able to eat dinner with everyone.
"Star, eat slowly, love." Gabrielle reminded him to be careful.
Star was really a good boy. No matter what Gabrielle said to him, he would always respond obediently.
"Westley, I don't know if you noticed but... isn't Star too obedient?" Gabrielle couldn't help but worry.
"He is. But isn't that a good thing?" Westley knew exactly what Gabrielle was worried about.
Hearing this, Gabrielle didn't try to push it anymore.
He was right. If Star was a naughty boy, it'd be more trouble.
"Gabrielle, don't worry too much about Star. He's such a good child." Rose also thought it was a good thing.
She didn't like naughty children at all.
"Yes... you're right. I must be thinking too much." Gabrielle couldn't quite put her finger on it. She always felt that Star's family background must be complicated. She didn't know if they could bring him up as they wished.
But since she was his mother now, she would fulfill her duties and love him unconditionally.
After dinner, Westley carried Star back to his room and let Sophie tuck him to sleep.
She believed that if they were still in Bangkok, she would need protection because danger lurked around every corner. Their lives had been at risk several times and they met various individuals while they were in Bangkok.
It was scary.
"It's good to be careful. I don't want anything to happen to you," Westley explained.
Whether they were in Antawood or Bangkok and even somewhere else, he just wanted Gabrielle to be safe.
And Rose happened to be trained in martial arts, so she was a great choice to be Gabrielle's personal bodyguard.
"Gabrielle, don't you like the idea?" Rose asked. She knew Gabrielle liked her a lot, but it was fun to tease her like this.
"Rose, what are you talking about? Of course, I like it. I just... I think it's a waste of talent, you being my bodyguard." There was no way Gabrielle could dislike Rose. She was happy to have such a friend protecting her and staying by her side.
"Waste of talent? It's only wasted if you refuse to let me protect you." Rose looked at her with a smile.
"Alright, if you don't have anything you want to do right now, I would like you to be my personal bodyguard if you're willing to do it." Gabrielle ruefully smiled.
After all, she knew that even without Rose, Westley would send someone else to protect her. Rather than having a complete stranger by her side, it was reassuring to have her dear friend close to her.
At least she knew Rose and wouldn't feel uncomfortable having her around.
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