Gabrielle had mixed feelings on the way back to their villa.
She felt nervous and guilty when she thought of Rose and Doctor Maniac's injuries.
But when she remembered Doctor Maniac saying he would go back to Antawood with them, her heart soared. It sparked hope for them, and mostly, for Sloane. Even if he wouldn't be able to cure Sloane in the end, Gabrielle would be glad to simply try.
"You look gloomy. What's wrong?" Westley held her in his arms.
Westley somehow understood why Gabrielle felt depressed. She blamed herself for what happened to Rose and Doctor Maniac.
"I'm fine... just feeling a little sad. They got in trouble because of me." Gabrielle bit her lip tight.
"You didn't want this to happen. Nobody would have thought it would happen. They're going to be fine, I promise." Westley laid her head on his shoulder.
He never imagined Rose and Doctor Maniac would get hurt.
They were so loyal to Bain, after all. No one expected they would choose to leave the forest. If the two of them wanted to get out after the confrontation between Bain and the Campbell Family, Westley would have gotten them out of there.
But that night, they were carried back by someone from the Campbell Family, drenched in blood.
Doctor Maniac later told him everything that had happened. The two of them betrayed Bain and couldn't return to the forest anymore.
So, he helped them without hesitation.
If they didn't want to leave Bangkok, Westley would still do everything in his power to help them. The only problem was Bain. He wouldn't let them off the hook so easily.
The best option was for them to go to Antawood together. Bain and his men wouldn't be able to do much if they left Thailand.
"I know, Westley. But I can't stop worrying... will they come to Antawood with us?" Visibly anxious and restless, Gabrielle fiddled with Westley's fingers.
"Let's hope they will."
"If they come back home with us, we will do our best to help them." Gabrielle buried her face on Westley's chest.
There was not much she could do for Rose and Doctor Maniac.
She wanted to make up for everything, and now she wouldn't waste any chances.
"I know, sweetheart. We'll do whatever it takes. Does that make you feel better?" Westley rubbed her head gently.
"Yes, thanks to you. I was thinking about Sloane... with Doctor Maniac treating her, I think she'll be able to recover from her coma this time." Gabrielle had faith in Doctor Maniac's skills.
She believed he would be the one to help cure Sloane.
"Doctor Maniac is a skilled practitioner and Sloane is strong, right? She'll be able to overcome this. She will wake up soon." Westley gave her a smile.
Even though nothing's promised, hearing Westley's words was enough for Gabrielle to feel better.
"Sloane is such a kind-hearted girl. She was always so bright and joyful, and never did anything to hurt other people. It's unfair for her to suffer this much..." Gabrielle's heart ached for her friend. She m
issed her so much.
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