Facing the woman he deeply loved, it felt as if the whole world had faded away.
For a moment, Elisa was unable to react. Meanwhile, Gareth was overjoyed, thinking Elisa didn't dislike him or might even have feelings for him because she didn't push him away.
Just as he became more emotional and wanted to kiss Elisa more fervently, Elisa pulled herself away from him.
"Sorry… I was abrupt. I…" Gareth didn't know how to explain. It was a mix of impulse and deliberation.
Elisa didn't know what to say. The scene of their lips touching filled her mind.
Gareth's desire for Elisa became stronger as he saw her in a gaze, but he managed to control himself.
His expression was complicated when the doctor started dressing his wound. Furrowing his brows, he didn't complain about the pain but squeezed Elisa's hand occasionally. Although Gareth's action didn't hurt Elisa, her heart ached for him.
Elisa felt uneasy seeing the doctor's inept handling of the wound. Finally, when Gareth squeezed her hand again, she spoke up.
"Please let me take over." She said to the doctor.
Startled, the doctor wiped away his sweat and quickly stepped away. Dressing the wound of the great Mr. Wickam was a stressful task, not to mention his intimidating aura. Just the fact that everyone in the room was watching made it difficult.
The doctor even thought Gareth's sturdy subordinates would beat him up if Gareth winced in pain.
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