Chapter 122: Every part of you aches
At night, after dinner, Gabriel called Amelie while resting his head against the headboard.
"Are you alright?" Gabriel asked.
"Yes, I am fine. How many times did you ask about my well-being?" Amelie questioned.
"I can’t help but worry. My mom put you between the people, whom I don’t even trust a bit," Gabriel replied.
"Umm... I don’t blame your mother. She just wants me to stay with my family. I saw my mom crying earlier in silence. She must be regretting for what she did to me. About Flora, I don’t have much to say. But they won’t harm me. You worry a lot. Denzel came earlier to check on me. You have disturbed him too," Amelie complained.
"Your safety is my priority, that’s why," Gabriel stated.
"Did you have your supper?" Amelie questioned.
"I did. But I wasn’t feeling good in your absence. Even the food appeared bland in taste," Gabriel stated. "Ame, how am I supposed to spend the night without you? I want to hold you close, look into your eyes and breathe your scent. I–I am going insane," he expressed his deep feelings.
Amelie turned quiet, clearly stunned what she just heard. Those words truly made her feel how much Gabriel was burning from inside. The words warmed her heart too, fluttering it into rapid rhythms. Her tears turned misty because of the overwhelming emotions.