Gabrielle was relieved to find out that Star could recover as before.
At that time, Remy came up and after examining Star carefully, he confirmed that there was nothing wrong with him.
"There is nothing serious. Star is fine. He just needs to have a good rest. Try not to make him hype up. I'll change the dressings for him every other day. Also, try not to let the wounds touch water. You can use a wet towel to wipe his body daily." After giving some instructions, Remy told Gabrielle how to feed the medicine prescribed by the doctor before.
Nodding her head, Gabrielle said, "I'll keep that in mind, Remy." Gabrielle wrote down every single word he said. In fact, she was afraid to make mistakes which might make more serious damage to Star.
Seeing the worried look on Gabrielle's face, Remy knew exactly what she was thinking. Therefore, he consoled, "Gabrielle, you don't need to be so nervous. Star is emotionally stable now. Besides, it's just a trauma. There's nothing for you to worry as long as you don't let the wounds get wet."
Feeling worried, Gabrielle tried to ask Star in English slowly, "Star, how are you feeling? Do you want to have something to eat?"
These days, Gabrielle thought that it would be too troublesome for them if she spoke in English because she would have to wait for Westley to translate to Star. Moreover, he might not be at home when he was getting stuck in work. It wouldn't be comfortable for them to communicate like this.
The only solution was to find a teacher for Star as soon as possible.
Hearing her question, Star was silent for a while before he spat out a few words heavily. "I'm not hungry."
His words surprised Gabrielle a little. It seemed like Star could understand English. Maybe he was just not proficient in it.
"Star, we're going to see Grandpa and Grandma tonight. This is my good friend, Rose and she will stay with you at home. Is that okay for you?" Gabrielle started introducing Rose to Star.
Rose probably knew that Star was more familiar with Thai. So, she started talking to him in Thai. "Hello, Star. My name is Rose. We are going to become good friends in the future, right?"
The words she said in Thai language was greatly approved by Star which got them closer instantly.
Immediately, Star greeted Rose obediently, "Nice to meet you too, Rose. I'm Star. I think we are going to be good friends in the future."
With a wide smile on her face, Rose said sincerely, "Happy to hear that, Star."
After that, she turned to look at Gabrielle and spoke in English. "Where can I find a child like him, Gabrielle? I want one too."
"I can assure you that you don't want to know about it. You should have seen that scene at that time. It's too bloody. I wish I won't experience it again in my life." Although it had been a long time, Gabrielle still didn't want to recall the scene as it was too violent and cruel.
It was too brutal for an adult like her. She didn't intend to face that for the second time, let alone a kid like Star. It was a good thing that he lost the cruel memories.
"Never mind about it. I don't want to go through it. I've experienced too many cruel and bloody scenes. To be honest, I'm so sick of those things. But Star is a different matter. I mean he's just a child. I can't imagine what that kid has experienced. You saved an angel and you are an angel yourself, Gabrielle." Rose meant every word she said.
Indeed, the kind and tenacious personality of Gabrielle made her very extraordinary. The ones who were close to her would discover that she was really unique and special.
Rose deeply believed that Gabrielle was an angel. If it weren't for her, she might still be living a miserable life in the middle of the dark forest.
She would have been living that kind of life which had no ending.
Fortunately for her, she met Gabrielle, who brought her back to a pretty normal life.
Gabrielle asked for Rose's help nervously. "Rose, please stay here tonight to take care of Star. I promise that we'll come back as early as we can and then we can celebrate the day together afterwards."
In truth, she wasn't sure if they could get out in the middle since it was her first time atten
ding the annual family reunion with the Morris family. She didn't know the tradition of the Morris family.
Glancing at Westley, Gabrielle said out her thoughts. "Westley, is it possible for us to come back earlier?"
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