Chapter 216 He grabbed Her Wrist and Pulled Her out of the Water.
Chapter 216 He grabbed Her Wrist and Pulled Her out of the Water.
As Gabriel spoke, he felt a warm sensation on the front of his shirt.
He didn't force her to lift her head to see her tears; he just held her head against him, letting her vent.
Jessica didn't cry for long, but her face was in a mess, so she didn't lift her head.Instead, she continued to lean against him and mumbled, "I'm sorry, I lost my composure."
Gabriel's embrace seemed to have a calming effect, as if an unfamiliar yet immense sense of security surrounded her, pulling her out of her breakdown.
She sniffled and suddenly pushed against his chest until she leaned back against the wall. Gabriel didn't let go of her but also didn't press her head down anymore, giving her space to breathe while his gaze fell on her blood-streaked, disheveled face.
Gabriel's fingers brushed her face, his fingertips stained with blood. His gaze fell on her face, half of which was smeared with blood. The injuries were clearly not just from a few bumps,and his brows furrowed slightly.
"Let's go to the hospital." He didn't want to touch on her sensitive nerves, so he said nothing more, just coaxed her gently and prepared to take her away.
Jessica, however, stood her ground, looking up at the tall and upright Gabriel, clutching his clothes, her voice hoarse from fright. "I know you're good to me, but Gabriel, let's be clear today."
Gabriel's face was colder than ever. "There's nothing to say. Let's go to the hospital first."
Jessica insisted on standing there, knowing she couldn't resist for long. Shehurriedly said, "Look, I'm actually terrible. I have nothing. We're not from the same world."
As Gabriel, expressionless, was about to pick her up and take her away, Jessica, with red eyes, pushed his hand away and said, "I'm dirty. I don't even know who Danielle's father is."
Her words were abruptly cut off.
Gabriel suddenly grabbed the back of her head and kissed her fiercely.
Jessica had blood at the corner of her mouth.
The taste of blood spread in her mouth.
She stiffened against the wall, and a few seconds later, she raised her hand to push against his shoulder, but Gabriel easily pinned her hand behind her back with one hand.
She wanted to resist, to push him away, but she was no match for Gabriel's strength, especially now.
Jessica's mouth was in a struggle.
Her remaining strength could only try to bite him.
But he seemed to feel no pain.
The kiss was more aggressive than ever, with no trace of tenderness.
In the end, the taste of blood in their mouths was unclear whether it was from his bitten lip or the blood continuing to flow from her forehead.
Jessica collapsed weakly in his arms, unable to struggle, and even her breathing seemed to be taken away.
The suffocating feeling made her whole body tremble.
Gabriel didn't let her go; he just grabbed her chin and forced her to look into his eyes as she went limp.
"Is today the first day I know about Danielle's existence?"
"Jessica, have I been too indulgent with you before? Have I been restraining and enduring, giving you enough time from start to finish!"
"You know exactly that I love you!"
"Do you really think I can always let you have your way without any limits?"
Gabriel pinched her chin painfully, and his usually calm and composed eyes were now filled with a thunderous fury she had never seen before.
Jessica's vision darkened, and she could barely breathe, let alone speak.
Gabriel caught her body, which continued to slump and fall, and carried her away, cradling her in his arms.
Jessica was taken to the hospital, but the medical staff were at a loss with her. She was as over sensitive today, like a porcupine covered in quills, refusing to let anyone touch her. She huddled in a corner of the examination room, not allowing the doctor to check her head or clean and treat her wounds.
The doctor eventually suggested taking her to a less crowded place where she could feel safe and rest for the night. They recommended disinfecting the wound on her forehead for now and bringing her back for a head examination once she calmed down.
Jessica's emotions were indeed strained. Gabriel could have forcibly restrained her at the hospital, but to avoid further distress, he accepted the doctor's advice.
The Urban Oasis Hotel was full of crew members, so they couldn't go back there.
Gabriel took her to a hotel across from the hospital. Even after entering the room, Jessica's hands and feet were still ice-cold.
He suggested she take a hot bath, but she stood there motionless. Finally, Gabriel led her into the bathroom and filled the bathtub with hot water. "Do you want to bathe yourself and then come out for the medication, or should I help you undress?"
Jessica looked up at him but said nothing. She obediently sat on the edge of the bathtub.
She sat down but didn't move.
Gabriel reached out, and Jessica quickly raised her hand to cover her neckline. "I'll undress myself!"
He didn't make any further moves and turned to leave, but he didn't close the bathroom door.
Jessica was indeed very cold. Over the past few hours, it wasn't a panic like never before, but a reoccurrence of the nightmare from five years ago.From her soul to her body, she felt chilled everywhere. She had no strength and could only sit on the edge of the bathtub, her hands trembling as she undressed.
She touched the water in the bathtub and slowly moved into it. The warmth instantly surrounded her, and she finally felt alive again.
Milton's appearance seemed to ignite the fuse of her fear that Stanley was about to be released from prison. From the moment she was in that car, her whole body had been on edge.
Milton, like his father, was a beast in gentleman's clothing, a devil who appeared refined but was utterly vile inside.
When she was eighteen, she came out of the restroom next to the dance studio and saw the sixteen-year-old Milton hiding outside. The seemingly honest and well-behaved boy had a nervous and regretful expression because he had failed in his attempt to peep.
She didn't realize it at that time but later understood the terrifying nature of that father and Milton.
Surrounded by the water in the bathtub, Jessica knew she had a head wound and didn't dare to wash it. She just leaned in the tub, feeling the pain in her wrists and arms. She lifted her arm out of the water and saw two wounds on it, likely from being scraped in the car earlier. She hadn't noticed them at the time, but now, with the water, the pain made her entire body tense.
Suddenly, she heard footsteps at the bathroom door. She looked up to see Gabriel walking in with the medication prescribed by the doctor.
Jessica was initially stunned, then instinctively grabbed the white towel by the bathtub and spread it over the water to cover herself. But the water in the tub was automatically circulating, causing the towel to float and shift, unable to cover anything.
Gabriel seemed to ignore her futile efforts. He placed the medication aside, took another towel, and sat on the storage cabinet by the bathtub. "Give me your hand," he said calmly.
Jessica was still struggling with the disobedient towel under the water, moving her arms around chaotically.
Gabriel glanced at her, then extended his long arm, grabbed her wrist, and pulled it out of the water!
