SWNOVELS Chapter 69
A Call From The Devil
The entire of three days had passed before Ashley had been discharged from the hospital. Having the strings and wires upon wires detached from his arms and bandages unwrapped from his forehead felt like a whole new level of bliss and freedom combined. "Alright, that should wrap it up." Doctor Bailey concluded, dropping the last of Ashley's used bandage into the awaiting tray of his assistant nurse.
Ashley nearly squeaked with joy, nearly. But he didn't. Holding himself back, he jumped off his hospital bed, landing on his feet and charging at his parents the very next second. Leunica happily caught him, swooping him up into her arms. ""Monumy, I'm free!"
Chuckling at his excitement, Leonica Idssed his forehead. "That's right. Congratulations."
"Congrats Champ." Gabriel gently patted the child's head from where he stood on the side.
Ashley giggled happily at the gesture and moment overall. Having both his mother and father with him was one of the best wishes he could ask for. And he got it.
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Doctor Bailey, who had watched the scene for a few minutes, stepped forward, clearing his throat in a bid to remind the family of three that he was present. When all eyes turned to him as he wanted, he spoke up. "The last series of tests has proven that Ashley is medically stable to be discharged from the hospital, however,"
Leonica and Gabriel softly groaned at the one word they dreaded. Seeing their expressions and knowing where it stemmed from, Doctor Bailey chuckled quietly before continuing. "Ashley is still required to do weekly check ins. Nothing serious, just to ensure that his health is kept at the utmost top." Leonica nodded. "I understand."
"Good. That's all, you can take your leave now."
With that, Ashley, along with the two adults quietly strolled out of the hospital. Once they were in front of the building, Gabriel spoke "Come on, Ashley, my car's right there," He pointed towards a sophisticated convertible that made Ashley's eyes pop. "How about 1 take you home"
Hearing his words, Leonica scoffed. He was eager to offer to take her son say from her.
"Ashley isn't going anywhere with you," She voiced, gently pulling the boy to her side. Said confused child glanced at his mother and then his father, only now just paying attention to the adult's words. "He's staying with me, at my parent's place."
"Says Who?" Gabriel boldly challenged, taking a step forward. "Ashley's as much as my son as he is your son, so tell me, what gives you the right to decide where he goes and where he stays?
What gave her the right? Oh, she had every right to decide where her son went and where he stayed. See, unlike Gabriel, she had taken care of Ashley for four and carried him in her stomach for an additional nine months, while he went off playing house with that witchy mistress of his. If anyone had a say in where he would stay, then it was sure as hell going to be her.
Parting her lips with the sole intention of putting Gabriel in his right place, However, Gabriel beat her to whatever she was about to say. "Ah, or how about we let Ashley decide where he wants to stay." He said, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips.
His outrageous behavior had her burning red with anger in seconds, "You freak-"The rest of her words were drowned in the sound of rushing footsteps and camera flashes.
"There he is!" A sudden voice called out, followed by many other murmurs and approaching footsteps. Before Leonica and Gabriel knew it, they were surrounded by reporters with cameras and microphones. "Mr. Bryce, I'm Bella from news 12. Please tell us, is the article concerning Ms. Fernandez pregnancy for you true?" a reporter asked, shoving her microphone into Gabriel's face.
"Mr. Bryce, please inform us, is Ms. Fernandez pregnant for you?"
"Mr. Bryce is the article concerning you and Ms. Fernandez true? Is she expecting your child? Are you about to become a father? If so, do you plan on making a public announcement soon?" Yet another reporter questioned, totally ignorant of the fear their questioning and crowding was causing Ashley, Being a child, and a little one at that, Ashley was quickly scared by the constant flashing lights and bigger figures trying to get to his father. His face quickly showed the emotion he was feeling, but the reporters were too busy, trying to get their next story to notice
Leonica however, noticed this and was quick to swoop the bottle boy up, burying his face in her chest as she attempted to walk, or rather, squeeze her way through the sea of reporters. However, she hadn't take more than a few steps forward when Gabriel's hand reached out and grabbed her wrist, stopping her in her tracks.
"We're not done talking." Gabriel said in a disapproving manner towards the fact that she had decided to take his son and walk off while he was busy, Glancing all around at the reporters who had begun muring underneath their breaths, questioning the relationship between Leonica and Gabriel and soon, the relationship between Ashley, Lronica and Gabriel- some even jolting things down and recording the moment the white-Ette forcefully yanked her hand free, wrapping it around her sons back instead.
H "Oh, I think we are "
"Before trying to pry into other people's business, you should test learn how to take care of your owth. And I must say," She looked around the reporters who had clearly sensed the smoke in the air and clicked her tongue. "You're doing a poor job at it right now." With that, she turned around and walkitell
Gabriel, who had watched her disappear with his son, turned to give the press a harsh glare. Some of them shrank back, but few still had the balls to try and approach. Without giving them the light of day, Gabriel pushed his way through them, walking towards his car. "Mr. Payce, Mr. Bruce please answer my warlier question."