Lock You In My Heart

Most people would stay at home to accompany their families this hour tonight.
Therefore, Benny was naturally surprised when he saw Gabrielle and Westley coming towards the ward.
Gabrielle was equally surprised at the sight of Benny’s appearance when he turned around. He looked much thinner than the
time she met him a few months ago. His eyes looked exhausted and he had stubbles on his chin. His overall appearance looked
worn out.
He had been staying in the ward for days and nights, and there was no trace of radiance in his eyes. He gave off the aura of an
old man who had experienced many vicissitudes of life.
Gabrielle could guess why he became like this. It was because he had been taking care of Sloane all this time.
However, she didn’t feel sorry for him nor was she moved by him. After all, it was a fact that he owed this much to Sloane at
least.
“We came here to visit Sloane. I used to celebrate this day every year with her and make wishes together.” Gabrielle went
straight to the bedside with the intention to set up the flowers she brought. However, she just put it aside when she saw that
there was already a bunch of fresh red roses in the vase at the head of the bed. Of course, she knew that it was Benny who put
it, so she didn’t bother to change it.
“Sloane, I’m here to celebrate the festival with you. You have to wake up soon, okay?” Gabrielle softly talked to the unconscious
patient before putting an envelope with money inside under Sloane’s pillow, only to find that there was already a similar one
under it.
She knew who put it without much thought.
A bitter chuckle escaped out of her lips.
Since Sloane’s mother passed away, Benny had never given a glance to her well-being, let alone gifting her the money.
Now, it seemed that he had learned of ways how to make it up, but it was too late.
“Gabrielle, Sloane’s condition is very stable now.” Benny awkwardly tried to make a conversation with Gabrielle.
“I’m aware. I heard about her condition from my doctor friend who had come to check on her. By the way, Mr. Hall, you have
been here for a long time, but she still hasn’t woken up yet. I don’t think it’s necessary for you to stay here any longer. Now that

I’m back here, I will be responsible for taking care of Sloane from now on,” Gabrielle said calmly while looking at him seriously. It
seemed that Benny’s presence didn’t affect Sloane much anyway,
which meant that it was useless for him to accompany her any longer. “Gabrielle, what do you mean by that?” Realizing that she
was forbidding him from seeing Sloane again as before, Benny couldn’t accept it. How could that be! She couldn’t drive him
away just like that! “Mr. Hall, you’re such a smart man. How could you not vflestand what my words mean?” Gabrielle looked at
him coldly as she questioned back as an answer.
“Gabrielle, how can I leave just like this? Can’t you wait for Sloane to wake up first? If she wants me to leave when she akes up,
I will leave, okay?” It had been two months since Benny had been taking care of Sloane and he had already let go of his grudge.
Now, all he hoped sincerely was for Sloane to wake up soon.
“Well...”
Before Gabrielle could refuse again, Westley interrupted, “Gabrielle, how about we give Mr. Hall a chance? Since Doctor Maniac
starts to cure Sloane, there’s a possibility that she will wake up. Like Mr. Hall said, if Sloane doesn’t want to see him when she
wakes up, we will never let him appear in front of her again.” Westley held Gabrielle’s hand and gave her a reassuring squeeze.
fter hesitating for a while, Gabrielle fell deep in thought and said nothing more.
“Gabrielle, I’ve heard that you were injured in Bangkok. It’s such a relief to see you come back safe and sound.” Benny spoke
joyfully as he tried to lighten the atmosphere. “Should I thank you for your concern?” Gabrielle said in a sarcastic tone. Benny
didn’t react to Gabrielle’s disdainful tone towards him. He knew that Gabrielle had the right to hate him, especially after Sloane
was hurt badly like this.
He pursed his lips and said, “Gabriel
le, I was really worried about you...”
“Mr. Hall, you don’t have to act this way. We don’t need your concern,” Gabrielle interrupted him rudely before he could finish his
sentence.
“Gabrielle, since it’s getting late, we should go back. Have you forgotten that we promised to celebrate the festival with Star and
others?” Westley reminded Gabrielle softly. He didn’t want the quarrel to break out between her and Benny again. He knew that
she had so much anger inside her which was all directed towards Benny.

“Well, I know. How could I forget my promise I made to Star? Let’s go back now, or else we would be too late.” Gabrielle didn’t
want to stay here any longer either as she was aware that she would end up quarrelling with Benny if she stayed here longer.
“Mr. Hall will continue taking care of Sloane. Rest assured.” Westley held Gabrielle’s hand and was about to leave.
Benny’s voice sounded, “Mr. Morris, Gabrielle, you don’t need to worry. I will be taking care of Sloane well as usual.”
Without responding, Gabrielle ignored him and strode out with Westley.
Even after getting in the car, her mood was still bad.
“Don’t be angry. Today is the day of family reunion when you should spend your time happily.” Sensing her anger, Westley
leaned over and kissed her on the forehead.
“Westley, what do you think Benny is trying to do by pretending to be good-natured and affectionate?” Gabrielle asked
suspiciously.
“Gabrielle, would you rather want Benny to behave coldly then?” Westley raised his eyebrows and asked back while looking at
Gabrielle. Suddenly, Gabrielle didn’t know how to answer that question. “What I mean is, no matter what Benny did, it’s a matter
between him and Sloane in the end. Let’s talk about it after Sloane wakes up, alright? If she really doesn’t want to see him at that
time, I will make him leave forever.”
Westley tried to persuade Gabrielle, pointing out the facts and letting her know where she stood in this kind of matter. No matter
how good the relationship between her and Sloane was, she was nothing more than a close friend of Sloane and she had no
right to interfere in the other’s private matters after all. There were some matters that she should not meddle in, and it was up to
Sloane to make the decision. “You are right. I won’t think too much about it anymore. I’m just waiting for Sloane to wake up. I’m
so worried.” Gabrielle’s mood was inexplicable. Knowing that she was about to see Star when she got home, she tried to adjust
her mood. She only wanted to be happy when she was with Star and nothing else. The road was clear and they were not caught
up in any traffic, so they ended up coming back in a short time.
When they arrived at Half Moon Bay, the first thing they saw was the sight of Rose and Sophie making pies at the table. s of
now, Sophie was instructing Rose how to properly make it as she had never made pies herself before. “Sophie, Rose, we are
back!” Gabrielle greeted them happily as soon as she came in. “You came back at the right time. We have just begun to make
pies. Come and join us. Look at this. Since it’s my first time to make it, it’s so ugly.” Rose had a clear estimation of her ability in
making pies. She knew that the pies she made didn’t look so good. Gabrielle chuckled.

“It doesn’t matter. Everyone makes mistakes at the first time. You will become better later. Where is Star?” she asked while
looking around. “He’s sleeping upstairs. I fed him a bowl of soup before he fell asleep, then we came downstairs to make pies.
Doctor Maniac is staying with him upstairs. I am not sure if he has woken up or not. But Star and Doctor Maniac are getting
along well with each other for sure,” Rose said as she looked at Gabrielle. “I see. I’ll go upstairs to see how Star is doing. You
two continue to make pies. I’ll come down to accompany you after that,” Gabrielle eagerly said as she couldn’t wait to go upstairs
and accompany Star.
When she gently pushed the door of Star’s room, she saw Star lying on the bed while Doctor Maniac was talking to him in a low
voice beside him.