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Chapter 39

Author: Grace Aden
last update Last Updated: 2024-08-03 22:09:21
Lexi’s eyes are locked on Gabriel. I look at Gabriel and see the most beautiful smile on his face as he smiles back at Lexi. My mom walks in at that moment and is clearly in awe of the radiant smile in Gabriel’s eyes.

“You’re awake, princess,” Gabriel says, his voice choking with emotion. The sight tugs at my heart, and the corners of my eyes well up with tears, which I manage to hold back.

Lexi smiles back, and it seems like she wants to say something, but she can’t speak as she hasn’t talked in hours. I think she needs water, so I stand up, which seems to bring her attention back to me.

“Mum,” she calls out, her voice hoarse.

“Hold on just a second while I get you some water to drink,” I say.

She nods in response and turns to my mom, pointing to Gabriel and trying to indicate something to her.

I bring the water to Lexi’s mouth, and she slowly gulps it down. Once she seems okay and refrains from taking more, I understand that she has had enough.

Her eyes return to Gabriel. “Oh, the pr
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