Chapter 165 The Relationship Between Mr. Harriman and Jessica Needs No Description
Jessica didn't expect Wayne to show up here. When she looked up and saw Wayne's surprised expression, she asked Gabriel in confusion, "Is your assistant always so diligent and never takes a break? How come he's here so early?"
"Miss Jessica?" Wayne stuttered, never expecting it to be her.
The woman before him, casually clad in home clothes with a knit sweater and holding supermarket fruits, radiated natural beauty. Her clear, bright eyes made her seem like she'd stepped from a painting. This was Jessica, stunning from afar and captivating up close.
Although when Mr. Harriman asked him to pick her up downstairs at the company, he should have realized it.
But was it really her?!
"Hey," Jessica greeted him calmly and confidently, brushing past him and entering the room.
Seeing how skillfully Jessica entered the room, it was clear she had been living here for more than just a day or two.
Wayne discreetly gulped, then glanced at the clothes in his hands.
This... that... Miss Jessica's relationship with Mr. Harriman needed no description.
Thinking of some intense scenes from last night, the faces of the hero and heroine suddenly became vivid in Wayne's mind, and all his doubts about Jessica turned into admiration.
She managed to captivate the aesthetic of Mr. Harriman, which was quite impressive.
Gabriel, not bothering with Wayne's overly rich inner thoughts, took the bag and pulled out the clothes.
Seeing this scene, Jessica felt a bit disdainful.
Back when he pretended to have amnesia at her home, wearing the two sets of home clothes she bought, washing and wearing them repeatedly, he didn't seem to mind. Now, there was nothing wrong with the shirt and pants he was wearing, yet he had an assistant rush over early in the morning to deliver clothes.
One might think something happened here last night, and his disheveled appearance required him to wear clothes.
Wait a minute!
Wasn't Wayne's expression just now...
Jessica suddenly turned her eyes to Wayne outside the door, but Wayne, after handing over the clothes, didn't dare to look closely at Mr. Harriman's neatly buttoned shirt. Instead, he quickly took two steps back as if he was about to leave, saying, "There's nothing pressing at the company today that needs Mr. Harriman's attention. You should take it easy and rest. I'll head back to work now.
"No, if Gabriel needs to rest, he should go back..." Before Jessica could finish her sentence, Gabriel closed the door directly, cutting off Wayne's voice and sight.
Wayne and Jessica were both stunned.
Gabriel, holding the clothes, turned around to see Jessica standing behind him with a dark expression.
Jessica said, "It seems your assistant has misunderstood."
Gabriel replied, "Misunderstood what? Misunderstood that I spent the night here?"
"It doesn't seem like a misunderstanding. It's a fact."
Gabriel unbuttoned the buttons on his shirt. "Which room can I use to take a shower and change clothes?"
She had barely begun to speak when Gabriel's composed voice resurfaced, "Or perhaps, should I undress right here?"
"Wait a moment!"
Jessica hastily scanned the directions of several guest rooms behind her, speaking rapidly, "I have only stayed in the master bedroom. I'm unsure about the functionality of the bathrooms in the other rooms, but they should have minimal bathing provisions. Feel free to choose any room with a bathroom to freshen up."
As she spoke, her gaze decisively averted, abstaining from observing the man as he unfastened his shirt buttons below.
Simultaneously, she murmured under her breath, " Sanctimonious and dressed like animals."
Gabriel had only undone four buttons until this moment, just past his collarbone, when he heard her murmured criticism. With composure, he inquired, "What did I do last night to inspire such thought-provoking commentary from you?"
Jessica fell silent.
As she caught sight of Gabriel's unapologetic gaze, uncertain whether he genuinely forgot or intentionally provoked her, she retorted in annoyance, "I have a more graphic critique! It's like being chewed by a dog! I won't waste my breath on this! Are you going to bathe or not?"
Jessica suspected that if she allowed herself to be lured into another trap by this shameless Gabriel, he would at any moment compel her to recount in painstaking detail the events of last night—how she was forcefully kissed and pressed against the wall—as a "reminder" of his abhorrent behavior!
However, at that very moment, Gabriel abruptly paused, calmly placing the garments in his hand on the sofa, and responded nonchalantly, "Jessica, you may need to call for a doctor next."
Frowning slightly, Jessica also detected a hint of restraint and solemnity in the man's tone, turning to him in perplexity. "What?"
But as she turned, the tall and imposing figure that had been standing behind her suddenly leaned forward. Recognizing Gabriel's complexion, she instinctively moved forward until he heavily pressed her down onto the sofa behind her. As she raised her hand to brace him, she felt the unusual warmth emanating from him, only to be swiftly overpowered as he collapsed on top of her.
One hour later.
In a rush, without time to tidy up the other guest rooms, Gabriel fell asleep in Jessica's master bedroom.
After the family doctor Bryan Ward, who was urgently called, came out of the bedroom, he said, "Mr. Harriman has always been in good health. His body had suffered external injuries a few months ago, which have now healed. Although Mr. Harriman rarely falls ill, he had a history of severe gastric bleeding many years ago. If not careful with his recovery, it could lead to severe bleeding and hemorrhagic shock."
"His current condition is a recurrence of acute gastritis caused by stimulating food, resulting in symptoms such as high fever and unconsciousness."
"There's no need for intravenous treatment at the hospital at the moment, but he should rest in bed as much as possible at home and stick to easily digestible foods for the next two to three days."
Bryan added, "Be sure to have a light diet and avoid overly stimulating foods. Especially after drinking, Mr. Harriman should ideally avoid alcohol. However, given his current circumstances, even if he drinks a little, he definitely won't abstain completely. Moderation is key, as excessive drinking harms the body. After drinking, it's crucial to protect the stomach from further irritation. Milk, like alcohol, can also cause discomfort in the stomach and is not suitable for Mr. Harriman."
Jessica inquired, "Is mustard considered stimulating?"
Bryan responded, "Of course, in severe cases, it could trigger a recurrence of acute gastritis, leading to gastric bleeding, requiring immediate hospitalization rather than simple home rest."
Jessica immediately felt guilty and nodded repeatedly in acceptance of Dr. Ward's instructions.
