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Gabriel steps around her.
“Thank you,” he says.
“You’re welcome. But you can’t stay long,” she tells him, stepping back and closing the door.
I know I’m staring when Gabriel comes towards the bed.
“One phone, an e-reader, a change of clothes, nightwear, toiletries,” he says, smiling.
“You know I’m only here for one night?” I laugh, staring at the enormous bag he’s just brought in. “Gabriel, how?” I ask.
The orderly had told me there was little to no chance of Gabriel getting back in tonight. Strict policies.
Gabriel shoots me one of the grins I’m getting used to. “A large donation,” he says.
“What?”
“Worth every penny. The staff have been amazing. I was talking to Dr Hanson.”
“Gabriel,” I say, grabbing his hand and pulling him towards me. He comes with little resistance.
“I wanted to see you,” he says.
“Well, I’m glad you have.”
I pat the bed next to me, and he sits down, his fingers interlink with mine. “I’m so sorry for all the stress I’ve caused.”
“No. I’m sorry. I should have kicked Vince out of the office. But I felt I would have been out of line.” He drops his chin to his chest.
“I wish you had,” I tell him truthfully. “Although there was something quite satisfying about telling him to get lost.”
Gabriel’s eyes meet mine. “Did you? Did you tell him it’s over?”
I frown, tilting my head. Does Gabriel think there’s a chance I’d have gone back to Vince, after everything we’ve been through?
“Of course. Gabriel. I know what we have isn’t conventional. But I like our little bubble. There’s no way I’m going to go back to Vince. Whatever happens between you and me. I wasn’t lying when I told you, he and I are over.”
He brings my hand to his mouth, his eyes closing.
“I thought I’d lost you,” he admits.
I use my other hand to brush his hair away from his forehead.
“You can’t get rid of me that easily.”
He drops his head forward until our foreheads touch, careful to avoid my bruise.
“I —”
“Sorry to interrupt, but the doctor is on his way to do final rounds. I need to get you out of here Mr Frazer.”
Gabriel pulls back and stands up. His expression torn. He was about to say something when Tammy walked in.
“I’ll be back in the morning,” Gabriel says, dropping a kiss to my lips.
“I’ll see you in the morning,” I reply, wanting nothing more than to beg for him to stay. But having him kicked out won’t help either of us.
“I’ll be back in a moment, Leah, to help you get showered and changed.”
