Despite the fact that her husband was trying to protect her, Gabrielle DeChagney knew exactly what was happening to her brother-in-law.
The head injury had messed with Raoul's mind and now Philippe, bless him, was trying to make him realize Miss Daae was not for him.
Well, despite Philippe's hopes, Raoul would not give up that easily. And Gabrielle wouldn't let Christine give up her life just so Raoul could "recover" from his delusion.
"Gabrielle," Philippe said, entering her room.
"Yes, dear?" She replied, turning around.
"Raoul's invited Christine for lunch, will you join us?"
"Of course."
"Christine, could I have a word with you?" It was after lunch and the four of them were on the lawn.
"Of course."
Gabrielle looked over her shoulder; Raoul and Philippe were too close for comfort.
"Come take a walk with me."
Christine shrugged and followed Gabrielle into the garden. When Raoul and Philippe were out of sight, Gabrielle turned to Christine.
"Get out."
"What?"
"I know Philippe's making you do this, but you don't have to. What you're doing won't help Raoul. In fact it might make it worse."
"Gabrielle, really, I don't know you're talking about. Maybe you should rest. Philippe hasn't put me up to anything."
"Christine, you can trust me-"
"No, come on. I'm taking you back to the house. You need to rest." Christine reached for her hand, but Gabrielle pulled back.
"No! You listen! What you're doing will make it worse! Trust me, I know! You're going to make him insane. You need to get on with your life. Get out of Paris; get out of France if you have to. Just go."
"Gabrielle, the heat's getting to you. Let me take you back to the house."
"No, listen-" But before she could finish her sentence her vision went fuzzy. Suddenly everything went back.
Sorry the chapter was short. I'm having a bit of writers block with this story.
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~Kate