Lock You In My Heart novel Chapter 367

'Westley is probably going back to Morris' mansion along with that woman and the child,' Gabrielle thought to herself.

'They must've been taken in by the Morris family. Otherwise, they wouldn't have the courage to go back there.'

Those thoughts made Gabrielle feel so dispirited that she could hardly breathe. It was as if there was a heavy stone laid upon her chest.

Before she could even become a formal daughter-in-law of the Morris family, Westley had already brought another woman and her child to their family's mansion.

Somehow, it seemed like she, the legal wife, received a very painful slap across the face.

"I sent them back to the Morris' mansion half an hour ago. Mrs. Morris, please get in the car. I'll drive you there," said Alvin as he got off the car and opened the door for her.

Instead of entering the car, Gabrielle shook her head in refusal. "There's no need. I'm not planning to go there, anyway. I just happened to pass by. Besides, there's something else that I must do. Since Westley is already in the Morris' mansion, it's best that I leave now."

'Westley has already brought that woman and her child back to the mansion. Why on earth should I go there, too? To humiliate myself?' she asked in her heart.

She would probably get hurt again upon seeing their warm, happy family-like interaction; just like how she felt at the airport.

'Facing that is the last thing I want to do right now. It's best that I don't go."

"I see. Then, where are you heading, Mrs. Morris? Allow me to escort you there. Please, get in the car. I insist. It's really cold outside. If you get sick or something, it's a dereliction of my duty, and Mr. Morris will spank me for that!" said Alvin. His words rendered her unable to refuse him this time.

Had she left a minute earlier, she wouldn't have run into Alvin.

"Okay, thanks. Just drive me back to my studio." This time, Gabrielle didn't turn him down and got in the car.

Afterwards, Alvin called Westley.

"Mr. Morris, your wife is at the Morris Group's building. Would you like me to drive her to your place right now?" asked Alvin.

As soon as Gabrielle heard that he was asking Westley if he should send her to the mansion, she almost couldn't resist the urge to grab his phone and hang up immediately.

'That was ridiculous! He actually called Westley to ask him if he should take me to Westley's place. What am I supposed to say to Westley in that case?' she wondered.

"Alvin, please, there's no need to do that. I really have something important to do this afternoon," Gabrielle whispered to Alvin after patting him on the shoulder to get his attention.

"I understand, Mr. Morris. I'll be taking your wife to your office at once." Having said that, Alvin disconnected from the call.

Gabrielle cast him a look, which displayed how annoyed she was of him. "Alvin, if you didn't want to give me a ride in the first place, I can just get off and hail a cab. Why did you have to say that to Westley?"

"My apologies, Madame. But Mr. Morris has told me that everything regarding you must be reported to him at the soonest possible time," Alvin replied in a calm and serious voice.

Upon hearing this, Gabrielle fell silent. 'I guess Alvin has to listen to Westley first. He's Westley's assistant, after all,' she thought to herself.

"So, you're taking me to his office now, huh?" Gabrielle heard everything that Alvin said a minute ago. He was indeed taking her to Westley's office.

Truthfully, she was both expectant and worried about this matter.

She had never been to his office before, so she was looking forward to seeing it in person.

"It was your husband's request, Madame. Let's be on our way to his office. He'll be with you soon." Thus, Alvin drove to the underground parking lot shortly.

He then led Gabrielle into the CEO's exclusive elevator, and soon reached the top floor of the company's building.

This floor belonged to

Westley alone; an independent private space that nobody could disturb.

Even Alvin's own office was a floor below, so Gabrielle didn't have to worry about being seen.

"Madame, this floor is exclusive to Mr. Morris alone. In addition to his office, there's also a gym and a space for leisure, along with a lounge. Would you like me to show you around, Mrs. Morris?" Alvin asked with his hands politely clasped behind his back.

"No, it's okay. I'll just wait for Mr. Morris in his office," Gabrielle replied as she swept her eyes across the spacious and luxurious office.

It was not a surprise that this was how Westley's office was set up. The entire office was the perfect juxtaposition of leisure and practicality.

She had been to the CEO's office of the Jones Group before, and there was a world of difference between that office and this one. The Jones Group's CEO's office was nothing compared to the Morris Group's.

"Alright, ma'am. Allow me to escort you there." With that, Alvin led her forward.

They passed through a long corridor and soon arrived at a grand office at the very end of the hall. The majestic black iron door showed how dignified and masterful its owner was.

"Mrs. Morris, welcome to Mr. Morris' office. Please, come in!" Alvin opened the door, gesturing for Gabrielle to enter.

"Thank you, Alvin." She obliged and went straight in.

"Madame, your husband said that you may use the facilities if you like, or eat and drink whichever you like. There are beverages and fruits in the fridge. If you need anything, just give me a call," Alvin stated.

"Got it. You can carry on with your work now. I'll just sit here and wait for him." Gabrielle didn't want to trouble Alvin, nor did she want to use anything in the office. After all, it was Westley's, and it wouldn't be right to take or use anything without permission.

Even though that was what she had resolved, the moment Alvin left, the boredom overcame her and she couldn't sit still anymore. Thus, she got up and looked around the office.

This was her first time coming to Westley's office, and it could be the last time as well. It wouldn't be wrong of her to just have a look around.

The place was large, and its décor was simple, yet luxurious. It had a noble air about it, similar to how she felt whenever she was with Westley.

'This really suits his style,' she thought to herself.

Behind the desk, there was a large bookshelf. It was the most eye-catching thing for Gabrielle. Aside from the books, there were some exquisite ornaments, and a couple of picture frames. Westley wasn't in either of them; only a woman, smiling brightly to the camera.

She was donning a white dress, had long, flowing black hair, and fair skin; a true beauty. She was the kind of woman that other people wouldn't be able to resist glancing at.

This woman reminded Gabrielle of Helena; the woman Westley once loved deeply. He even prepared a house for that woman.

Therefore, it meant that Helena was precious to him.

Even though she left him, Westley still kept the house and had a picture of her in his office. Perhaps it was so that he could see her often, and somehow feel her presence.

What he had done for Helena made Gabrielle feel insecure. She even thought that the blond-haired mother he picked up from the airport today must be Helena.

As that thought crossed her mind, Gabrielle could no longer keep her composure. She picked up the picture frame again, staring at the beautiful woman. She couldn't seem to take her eyes off the woman for a long time.

It came to a point that she didn't even notice that the door had been pushed open.

"Gabrielle," Westley uttered. Abruptly, Gabrielle turned around. The picture frame slipped out of her hands by accident.

"I… I'm sorry. I didn't mean to do it." Staring at the shards of broken glass before his feet, Gabrielle quickly squatted down to pick it up, apologizing at once.