Chapter 35 Unexpected Encounters
Patrick's condition was improving, and his doctor optimistically scheduled a discharge for the following day, since his blood pressure remained stable. Rest, continue with the medication, and home care were on the prescription.
As the evening arrived at just past six, Liam joined Teresa at the hospital to check on Patrick. However, their visit was brief, because Sophia insisted that it was unnecessary.
"Let's grab some French food later, what do you say?" Liam proposed as they made their way to the elevator.
"Sounds great, anything is fine." Teresa replied.
Liam hit the elevator button and turned to her with a teasing grin. "You're always make things easy for me. isn’t there anything that you really want in particular?"
Teresa squeezed his hand and looked up with a mischievous smile. "You have a knack for choosing exactly what I like."
Liam's gaze softened. "Teresa, I can't help falling for you more each day. What am I supposed to do?"
Her heart skipped a beat as he said those words, and she blushed and put her head down.
The elevator's arrival interrupted the romantic moment. As the doors opened, Gabriel stood inside, his presence was commanding. He noticed immediately that their hands were together, they only had each other in their eyes..
This scene really hurt Gabriel.
"Ahem!" Gabriel coughed and asked "Get in?"
Liam and Teresa turned, a bit startled. Teresa's smile vanished as she caught sight of Gabriel.
"Gabriel, here for Mason?" Liam greeted him warmly.
"Yeah," Gabriel held the door. "Joining me?"
"Of course," Liam said, guiding Teresa inside.
Teresa, despite her inner turmoil, entered the elevator, determined to appear unaffected.
She nodded politely at Gabriel, "Hi, Gabriel."
Gabriel's eyes danced with unspoken thoughts, but he managed a sly comment, "You two seem close."
Liam chuckled, casually wrapping his arm around Teresa. "How's Mason? And have you thought more about that Guanghong investment? We haven't eaten, maybe we can discuss it over dinner."
"Good idea," Gabriel responded, his tone was neutral, but his gaze was drifting.
At the French restaurant Liam had chosen, Teresa deftly ordered before passing the menu to Gabriel. "Impressive, Teresa. Not just Japanese, but French too?" Gabriel remarked, scanning the selections.
"Teresa's had a knack for languages from a young age," Liam said, looking at her with admiration.
Gabriel handed the menu back to Teresa, pointing to an item. "I'm don’t know French, what's this dish?"
Amid their conversation, Gabriel's leg brushed Teresa's under the table. She jerked away as if burned, her eyes flashing with surprise and intensity at Gabriel.
Gabriel feigned innocence, though the accidental touch sent a thrill through him.
