Chapter 30 Intimate Moment
My hand landed right on his chest, feeling the warmth of his skin
beneath my touch.
‘Oh my God, this was so awkward!‘
Anyone walking in would think this looked way too intimate.
My breathing quickened, and my heart was racing uncontrollably.
Sweat beaded on my nose as I bit my lip, frozen in place.
I swear I didn’t mean to do this, but it sure looked like I was throwing
myself at him.
Suddenly, Ryan’s hand rested on my waist as he leaned close to my
ear, “Gabby, how does it feel?”
I was frozen for a moment. ‘What does he mean ‘how does it feel‘?‘
Then it hit me – my hand was still on his chest, practically feeling him
up- so he was asking how his chest felt?
I almost choked. I always thought Ryan was so serious, but now –
something about this felt totally different.
“Um – not bad,” I laughed awkwardly, pulling my hands away slowly.
“Let me help you with the medicine.”
“Thanks,” he released his hold on me, and I quickly straightened up to change his bandage.
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The vibe in the room had shifted from normal to something… more
charged after what just happened.
Honestly, if I hadn’t spent so many years loving Vincent, and gone
through all that drama, I might have actually fallen for Ryan.
What woman could resist a guy like him?
As I removed his bandage and saw how well the wound was healing,
my eyes stung.
It must’ve hurt so much when the bullet hit him. What made him risk
his life to save me like that?
I couldn’t help but feel completely moved – I think about it all the time,
overwhelmed with gratitude.
My fingertips brushed over his wound, and I sniffled, saying softly, “Ryan, please don’t do something like this again.”
“I won’t,” Ryan agreed immediately. “You need to stay safe too.”
“I will,” I nodded, reassuring him.
I picked up the iodine to disinfect the wound, then applied the
medicine and re–bandaged it.
It was a simple task, but for some reason, I was moving slower than
usual and almost messed it up a few times.
Every time my fingers touched his skin, it felt like a jolt of electricity.
Before I even realized it, my hands were starting to warm up.
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Once I finished, Ryan put his shirt back on while I cleaned up the
medical supplies. When I turned around to look at him, I found myself locked into his deep, captivating eyes.
His gaze was like whirlpools, pulling me in with its intensity.
I couldn’t help but feel a shiver run through me.
Our heartbeats seemed to sync up and the room was filled with
charged silence. I dug my nails into my palm, trying to stay
composed.
“Ryan, it’s getting late. I should go,” I glanced away, feeling my face
heat up.
‘This man was incredible – just one look from him could make you
lose yourself.‘
“Should I have someone drive you?” he asked.
“No, I’m fine,” I quickly declined. “You should get some rest.”
After exchanging a few quick words, I left his hospital room.
My steps were unsteady, almost like I was running away from what
had just happened.
In the car, I touched my burning cheeks, replaying everything in my
head – it felt like a dream.
When you’re in the dark and suddenly see a ray of light, it’s natural for
you to want to reach for it, to feel drawn to it. Right now, Ryan was
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But I knew I couldn’t get too close.
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He was Vincent’s uncle, after all. And, there was an unbridgeable gap
between us…
I returned to my apartment in a daze. Just as I was about to enter the
door code, I noticed a shadowy figure standing in front of me.
I looked up in shock, meeting Vincent’s bloodshot eyes.
“Gabby, I’ve been waiting for you,” he said, pulling me into an embrace
without warning. “Where’ve you been? Why are you so late?”
