Chapter 72

Just know I’m right here hoping That you’ll come in with the rain. ** Izaak appeared tired as if he had just returned from an arduous labor. He squeezed his supposed to be seven-day workload into four days and three nights by working nonstop, barely sleeping. The two looked over the beautiful lake from the window, with Izaak leeching behind Gabriella, hands around her waist. The smell of tobacco seeped through the doctor’s nostrils. “Smoking is not good for your respiratory system. It is unhealthy for your lungs. It can cause diseases in the long run, like–” Gabriella had to stop herself from continuing her lecture when she felt Izaak's chest vibrate from his chortle. "I'm serious, Izaak," she scolded him. “I love it when you’re nagging me,” he softly said, brushing a feathery kiss on her shoulder blade. “I want to spend more time with you, Ella.” Gabriella deliberately ignored his sentiment and said, "The lake is so beautiful." “Do you wanna go there?” Izaak asked. Gabriella nodded. I