Ruby
Avery
How did he end up in this situation?
Gabrielle
Let's just say that things didn't go well for you two.
Gabrielle
Those bruises on your body, your injury, neck brace and why you're in a wheelchair is not because of the accident you and Tanya had.
Avery
Again, what do you mean?
Gabrielle
Hon, you have amnesia. You, and Lucas were in a car and you were hit by a truck. That's what really happened, Avery. It wasn't because of Tanya, but because of the truck. That's a different story. You can't remember the new things that happened to you but you are left behind in your past.
Avery
So, you mean, I am the reason why Lucas is in coma?
When Gabrielle noticed that Avery was starting to cry again, she immediately put her hand on top of Avery's hand and tightened her grip.
Gabrielle
It wasn't your fault. The police are under investigation. They are still searching for active leads because it is said that the driver ran away after the collision.
Avery
Where is Ruby? Did something happen to her too?
Gabrielle
No, she's in Beatrice's hands. Lucas and you are the only ones in the car.
Gabrielle
Do you really want to talk about it now?
Gabrielle stood up and pushed Avery's wheelchair out of the ICU. When Avery got back to her room, Gabrielle first made sure she slept well.
Beatrice
Are you sure you won't tell her about your divorce yet? You are no longer married, she will probably think that you two are still together.
Gabrielle
She needs rest, Beatrice. Let's not rush it, her amnesia is only temporary. In just a few days, she will remember everything, I assure you.
Doctor Wilhelm
It looks like her recovery will take a long time, especially since Lucas' condition is so bad, it could have a bad effect. As much as possible, keep her away from stress, and give her some time to process things, to avoid bad progress.
Gabrielle
You heard that, Beatrice?
When the doctor left, Beatrice and Gabrielle stared.
Gabrielle
Wait, where is Ruby? You haven't shown her to me yet.
Beatrice
She's in my condo. She has a babysitter there with her, so if you ask who she's with, she's in good hands, dear.
Gabrielle
Does she know what happened?
Beatrice
Not yet. I'm afraid because she loves Lucas very much and when she finds out what happened to her mommy and her older brother, the girl might cry and beg to see them even at dawn.
Gabrielle
Then, maybe I'll tell her when Avery makes progress.
Beatrice
What if she finds her mommy? She will still cry when her mommy is not around. She likes Avery scratches her back every night.
Gabrielle
Beatrice, stop acting like I don't know my daughter.
Gabrielle
She loves bananas, she dances when she eats, she loves milk, and she is allergic to peanuts.
Beatrice
Lucas is allergic to peanuts, your daughter is not allergic to anything.
Gabrielle
Look, you have them for three years.
Beatrice
Sure, lady Gabrielle.
They were inside Beatrice's car and Beatrice herself drove because she felt that Gabrielle still needed time to accept and understand what happened to her ex-wife and adoptive son.
Gabrielle's cell phone rang and she immediately answered it.
Jose
Hey, is this Gabrielle? This is Jose.
Jose
I am the manager of the art gallery you sent the portfolio to. I have seen all the artworks, and they are very beautiful, but I saw one painting of yours here that I am very intrigued to see in person.
Gabrielle
Really? What painting?
Jose
This portrait painting you made? I think this is the only portrait you have in your portfolio because most of the paintings were abstract.
Gabrielle
Would you like to see it in person?
Jose
Yes, and we're actually planning to put the painting in the gallery that is why I called you.
Jose
Yes. Can we meet at the art gallery tomorrow?
Gabrielle
Sure! No problem! I'll bring the piece upfront. Thank you!
Gabrielle hung up and still couldn't erase her smile.
Beatrice
I heard that you're making a very good money from your portraits.
Gabrielle
Where did you get that information?
Gabrielle glared at Beatrice. Beatrice immediately noticed that Gabrielle was staring at her with fire burning around her eyes.
Beatrice
And from the social media.
Beatrice
Come on, there are celebrities who post the portraits you made.
When they arrived at Beatrice's condominium, Gabrielle entered without hesitation and immediately saw her adoptive daughter playing with her toys with the babysitter.
Gabrielle's tone was calm so as not to surprise the girl. When Ruby turned around she was surprised to see Gabrielle, so she immediately ran towards her.
Gabrielle
Me too, baby girl!
They both hugged. Gabrielle's tears started to form in her eyes but she stopped them from falling, so Ruby wouldn't see.
Gabrielle
Babe, let's go home, okay?
Gabrielle
Let's go home first, and they will follow.
Beatrice returns to give Ruby's things to Gabrielle.
Gabrielle
Beatrice, take us home. I left my car at the hospital.
Beatrice had brought Ruby and Gabrielle home, she left immediately. Ruby immediately ran inside, and her face could not be painted when she saw the new appearance of the house.
Ruby
Momma! This is so beautiful!
Gabrielle
Did you like it? I renovated the house while you were gone.
Gabrielle
You will be happier when you see your room now.
Ruby immediately ran towards her room and was even happier when she saw that the color of her room had changed. The wall is no longer plain and has many amazing designs, as well as furniture has been changed.
When they went to sleep, Gabrielle put Ruby next to her because according to Beatrice, she will cry when Avery's not around.
Ruby
Why aren't mommy and Lucas here yet? It's late.
Gabrielle
Ruby, mommy and Lucas are just doing something, so they can't come home right away.
Ruby
But I need mommy to scratch my back. I need scratchy.
Gabrielle
Momma's here, Ruby, stop crying. I will scratch your back.
Ruby
But your nails are sharp. I want mommy.
No matter how much Gabrielle tried to stop Ruby, she didn't want to stop crying, so she called Beatrice.
Gabrielle
Ruby already knows what happened to her mommy and brother, she doesn't want to stop crying.
Beatrice
It's getting late, Gabby. You disturbed my sleep.
Gabrielle
But we have to go to the hospital, she wants to see her mommy.
Beatrice
Just carry her and then the light, make sure it's dim, also the temperature of her room, make sure it's cold enough for her. Your daughter is a polar bear.
Beatrice
Then, sing a lullaby.
Beatrice
Don't use your ugly voice as an excuse if you want to put Ruby to sleep.
Gabrielle
Will she be able to sleep?
Beatrice
A hundred percent.
Beatrice
I've got to go, buffalo.
Beatrice immediately hung up. Gabrielle turned to Ruby who still hadn't stopped crying.
Gabrielle
Come here, baby.
She carried Ruby and changed the light in the room and cooled the temperature of the room as Beatrice said. She took a deep breath and sang Ruby's favorite song.
It didn't take long for Ruby to fall asleep. She immediately put her down on the bed and made sure she wouldn't wake up. She lay next to Ruby and hugged her tightly.
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