Chapter 7
Gemina’s guess was confirmed later that evening during the barbecue.
Amelia smiled as she announced to everyone that she and Wesley were officially a couple and hoped to
to receive all their blessings.
Enthusiastic applause empted just after she spoke, Jacob shouted, “You two are a perfect match! You’d better invite us to your wedding soon!”
His teasing had Amelia blushing. “Jake, stop that nonsense.”
Amelia instinctively glanced at Gemma seated among the crowd, who had a faint smile on her face. She approached Gemma and called out, “Gemma.”
Gemma smiled warmly, “Congrats, Amy.”
“Thank you.” Amelia smiled in retum. To her, Gemma’s blessing cattled a different weight than anyone else’s. She wanted Gemma to understand that no matter how noble her identity as the daughter of the Fields was, she could i
Inever compate.
That night. Amelia remained the center of attention. News headlines were filled with articles reporting her relationship with Wesley
Gemma a
arrived at Tracy’s place and drew in a sketchbook.
Holding a tablet, Tracy scrolled through the news and clicked her tongue. “I can’t believe Wesley actually got together with Amelia. What does he even see in heri
Gemma paused mid–drawing and replied in an inditterent tone, “Amelia is now a doctor at Northington Hospital She’s young, beautiful, confident, and has the Field family backing her. It’s not surprising Wesley likes her.”
Tracy snorted. “Who is she to count as part of the Field family? Even if Sadie managed to marry your dad, you’re still the only daughter of the Fields”
The daughter of the fields…
Gemma’s lips curled into a faint mocking smile. “That title is nothing more than just an empty name.”
Tracy looked at her worriedly. “Does your dad still treat you badly?”
“My dad died the same year my mom passed away.”
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“Alas, I don’t understand. Mr. Field is your biological father; how could he treat you that way?
Gemma’s gaze was cold as she replied, “He sent me to Vesterland and completely abandoned me five years ago. From that moment on, I knew I could no longer count on him.”
“So, what’s your plan?” Tracy asked.
“Find a way to stay in Northington.”
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“still planning to start
to start with Wesley?”
Gemma’s gaze drifted into the distance, “I just want to low… how w will Amella react when
n she realizes the person she cares about has fallen for me.”
Tracy seemed worried. “But Wesley doesn’t seem like an easy guy to deal with.”
How will I know if I don’t try?”
The next time Gemma Saw Wesley was at the hospital. She’d developed a fever due to stomach issues, Sara found her unwell in th
a the moming and sent her to the
Alter an examination, the doktor prescribed an IV drip. The infusion room was busy with people comhy and going. Feeling weak, Gemna drifted in aid out of sleep
Toward the end of her IV, Sará left
the
room to collect her medication. She called for the
yet nu one came when the drip flushed, so she stopped and closed
At that moment, a pair of cood hands grasped her wrist. Gemma opened her eyes to see a man in a white coat bending slightly over her and temaying the neeile
he was still in a daze when Wesley had finished. “Poss–licor.”
Gemma Mapped out of it and did as told. “Thank you ”
He straightened up, glanced atout, and frown. “Air youber alone?”
“No. Sıra came with me, but she left to pick up my medicine –
