Rekindling Her Affection (Sabrina and Nelson) novel Chapter 43

"Why?"

Gerald couldn't believe what he'd just heard.

"You're kidding, right?"

He smiled and reached out to touch the back of her hand.

"Sabrina, please take back what you said earlier. I don't think I can stop seeing you. If I do, it'll drive me nuts."

A lump welled up in her throat as she wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes with her finger. She sighed.

"Gerald, not too long ago, I…"

She ultimately couldn't finish her sentence. Even if she was drugged and did something against her will, she couldn't pretend like nothing had happened.

"I know. So what? It's not your fault. You don't have to feel guilty or sorry for me. I haven't won you over yet. I have no worries as long as you're here, talking to me. I'm scared when I can't find you."

Sabrina's eyes were red. Tears fell from her eyes again.

Gerald approached and gently wiped away her tears.

"Don't cry, okay? Your face is swollen, and your tears are salty—it will hurt."

His joke drew a smile from Sabrina.

"What should I do if you don't want to see me because of this?"

Gerald sat by the hospital bed, looking at the IV drip bag. The drip was rather cold. So, he reached out to hold the IV line, warming it with his hand.

"Am I being too ridiculous? Am I too unworthy to appear before you?" Gerald asked.

Then, he lowered his gaze.

"But I kind of regret it. Had I known that we would meet, I would have kept my virginity and waited for you."

"That's your past, and it doesn't involve me. Why should I care?" Sabrina ended up comforting him.

Gerald's eyes lit up.

"Ms. Wyatt, nice to meet you. I'm Gerald Ingram."

Sabrina was crying and smiling at the same time.

"Was it him tonight?"

Sabrina nodded without looking at Gerald.

"He's my husband."

"Let's be together after you're divorced. It doesn't matter if it's five or ten years. I'll wait. No matter how long it takes," Gerald said firmly.

Sabrina's experience with Nelson left her skeptical of promises. But she believed Gerald at that moment. She couldn't help but gently hug him.

Gerald feared she would accidentally pull out the connected IV drip, so he leaned closer.

Sabrina placed one hand on his back. His clothes were wet from the rain. It made her nose prickle.

"I'm glad that I met you, Gerald."

Gerald lowered his body slightly for her to hug him. He wanted to embrace her tightly, but he was afraid that he wouldn't want to let go after the hug.

He took a deep breath and said thoughtfully, "Sabrina, I promise I won't see you again. Goodbye, sweetheart."