The Extraordinary Bride Of The Wyndham Family (Isla and Gabriel) novel Chapter 186

Isla took a deep breath and began to explain everything she knew about Carl. She didn’t hold back any details.

John listened closely, his face pale against the white sheets, tubes snaking from his arms to machines that beeped softly. When Isla stopped, he turned his sharp gaze to Gabriel, who stood rigid by the window. “How come you never mentioned it?” John scolded, his voice was so weak.

“People don’t just look alike like that. He might be related to you, you know?” His words stirred a storm inside Gabriel.

Across the room, Gladys sat straight on the bed, her frail body tense with sudden energy. Hope glittered in her eyes Like stars. She had lost so much. She hoped that this Carl would be one of her triplets,

She prayed silently, her lips moving without sound, that this Carl was one of her lost sons. The possibility made her heart pound, a rush of love and fear flooding her veins. What if it was true? What if she could hold him after all these years?

“Please, where can we find him?’ Gladys suddenly asked, her voice breaking the quiet. She leaned forward, hands clasped tight. “Maybe if he goes for a DNA test. Maybe he could be the son I thought I lost.”

The words tumbled out, and then the sobs came out. A wrenching cry that shook her shoulders. Tears streamed down her wrinkled cheeks, carrying decades of grief. She covered her face, her body curling in on itself, the weight of loss crushing her.

John cursed under his breath, a low, frustrated sound that echoed his helplessness. He was stuck in this bed, wires and tubes pinning him down like chains. His woman was crying just feet away, her pain reached him, real, and he couldn’t even reach out to hold her.

Rage boiled inside him—not at her, but at his broken body, he wanted to pull her close, wipe her tears, whisper that everything would be okay. But all he could do was watch, his chest tight with sorrow. “Gladys, please, calm down,” he said softly, his voice cracking. “I promise you that Gabriel will find him tonight.” The promise felt like a lifeline he threw into the storm, even as doubt gnawed at him.

Gabriel frowned, his jaw clenching. He stepped closer to the bed, his hand instinctively resting on Isla’s shoulder.

She was pregnant, carrying their child, and the weight of that responsibility pressed on him like a stone.

“I have a pregnant wife to take care of tonight,” he said firmly, his voice laced with conflict. Protecting Isla came first and always. “However, Stone will bring him here to you tonight. That I can promise you.”

The door creaked open, breaking the tension. Doctor Matt walked in, another doctor trailing behind him, and a nursepushing a cart of supplies. The room filled with the sterile scent of antiseptic.

“Visiting hours have passed,” Doctor Matt said kindly but.”

You will need to come back tomorrow.” His eyes scanned the group, noting the red eyes and heavy emotions.

“Doc,” John pleaded, his voice urgent.

“Stone will be back”

tonight. It is important, so please, don’t put me to sleep until after he leaves.” The plea came from deep within, a father’s desperation to see his missing child.

“Ok. Noted, Mr. Wyndham,” Doctor Matt replied with a nod.

Everyone left immediately after saying their goodbyes.

Isla hugged John gently, and also Gladys, whispering promises of return. Gladys wiped her tears, squeezing her hand one last time. And they all left. The door clicked shut, leaving the doctors alone to tend to John, and Gladys, the beeps of machines, the only sound in the dim room.

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It was already past eight at night when Gabriel stepped out of the shower. Steam trailed behind him, and a white towel hung low on his hips, revealing the sharp V-line of his abdomen, muscles honed from years of hard work. His dark brown hair dripped water onto his broad shoulders, and his jaw was freshly shaved, smooth and defined. He Looked so handsome, and strong

Isla sat on the edge of their bed, her fingers twisting thehem of her white tank top. Since they got back from the hospital, Gabriel had been avoiding her. He barely spoke during the drive home

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