Unrepairable Love
Chapter 357
Nolan chuckled. “No biggie.” With that, he nodded and strolled off. Elizabeth watched him go, scratching her head. Gabriel… why does that ring a bell? she wondered. Then it hit her. She’d seen that name in the ER that day. This Gabriel dude was from the slammer, some big-shot inmate, and he was in the hospital. But why the heck was Nolan asking if she knew him?
Nolan made his way to Gabriel’s room. Gabriel was chilling in bed, glued to the TV. When he spotted Nolan, he didn’t even flinch. “Having fun?” Nolan sauntered in, glancing out the window. The hospital view wasn’t half bad. Gabriel stayed silent, eyes on the screen. “Your body’s almost good to go, right? You’ll be back in the pen soon,” Nolan crossed his arms, his tone icy.
Gabriel paused, then locked eyes with Nolan. “What do you want?” Nolan stepped closer, dead serious. “I’m asking you a question. Spill it.”
“You’re just itching to find out who bailed out Alexander back in the day. How many times you gonna bug me about it? Ain’t you tired of this yet?” Gabriel snapped. “You know, so just tell me straight. Who saved Mr. Tudor?”
Nolan couldn’t buy that Esme was the hero. From what he’d seen, Esme was all about herself, always scheming. No way she’d risk it all for Alexander. Nolan’s vibe was intense, just like Alexander’s. After all, hanging with Alexander for years, he wasn’t some lightweight. Through Nolan’s eyes, Gabriel saw a bit of Alexander.
Gabriel didn’t want to lie. But Esme had him by the balls; he had no choice. He knew why he’d been in hot water with the cops lately. It was all Esme, scared he’d blab and wanted him gone!
Chapter 357
Plus, she had his kid. Gabriel had no leverage against her! “You guys are a riot. Keep asking, but you don’t believe a word I say,” Gabriel sneered, trying to dodge the topic. “Gabriel, someone got you by the throat?” Nolan squinted.
Gabriel cursed, “No one’s got me! Who the hell is Alexander? Ms. Russell saved him, but he still doubts it. It’s a joke! Does Ms. Russell know you keep bugging me?” Gabriel glared at Nolan. Nolan grabbed Gabriel by the neck. “Gabriel!”
“I’ll say it one last time, the one who saved Alexander was Esme! Esme’s got a scar on her back ‘cause I knifed her. I tossed her in the water, and she almost drowned!”
Nolan frowned. Gabriel’s words hit him hard. He was starting to think maybe Gabriel was right, maybe Esme did save Alexander. “If I were Alexander, I’d marry Esme right now. She risked her life for him, and he still doubts it. A guy like Alexander might as well be dead!” Gabriel spat.
Nolan socked Gabriel in the face, growling, “Mr. Tudor’s business ain’t your concern!” Nolan’s punch was brutal, knocking a tooth loose. He stood up and walked out, radiating authority. Gabriel, watching Nolan leave, slumped back on the bed. He couldn’t help but laugh, tears streaming down his face.