Lock You In My Heart
Chapter 39
Gabrielle felt the overflowing concern that coated Lance's words. She knew that he cared about her very much, and although it moved her, she did not want him to worry.
This matter was only between the Jones and the Morris. It seemed unfair to entangle him in this charade.
"Mom is right, Lance. She asked me to get married, so they could gain more time to look for my brother. Otherwise, our family will be in ruins. Westley does have a formidable temper, you know. The Jones raised me, after all, so I don't want that to happen," Gabrielle replied calmly.
More importantly, she was willing to marry someone whom she did not like for the sake of Bryce. Even if she got bullied every day, she could hold down the fort and wait for him to come back.
Yes, she was silly; she silently berated herself.
Lance let out an exasperated laugh. He knew what she was thinking and that she was only pretending to be clueless.
"Gabrielle, I think the Jones wants you to catch all the blame and not look for Bryce! They do not have the time and patience to look for him. How many days has it been, yet there is no news at all. It is clear as day that they want you to marry Westley!" Sloane muttered discontentedly.
Gabrielle's earlier calm left her, and the smile on her face froze. She wanted to refute, but what Sloane said was almost the same as what she thought now.
Wendy had contrived for her to marry Westley and even drugged her.
It was enough proof to strengthen Gabrielle's hunch that they had no plans to look for Bryce and Nellie.
"Is that true? Did aunt frame you to marry Westley?" Lance looked at Gabrielle closely, finding for any inch of clue.
A trace of panic flickered in Gabrielle's eyes. She quickly defended, "No, don't listen to Sloane. She is merely exaggerating! Everyone in the family is trying their best to find Bryce."
you to marry Westley and Bryce to Nellie. If that happens, then the Jones, the Morris, and the Collins will become related by marriage! Of course, the biggest beneficiary will be the Jones. Don't you see that it is one enormous trick devised by your parents so as not to offend both the Morris
years, so she
to scale their family's interests and reputations — precisely what Wendy was doing.
pleasing those two affluent
not easy to deal with, but Wendy was overly presumptuous to involve the
it's not as
married to Westley?" Sloane's brows knitted, directing all her frustration to
moments, was rendered speechless. When she reminded herself that Sloane was sitting across
answers, she quickly shook her head and said, "I have
think to say, and it was the truth. She would never agree to stay with a
then?" Sloane's arguments were hitting all the sore spots. It was true that Gabrielle married Westley for Bryce, and they had agreed to end it as soon as Nellie came back. But what if they never
her into a mess because she
and took a swig, almost drinking half
kicked
stop that!" Lance snatched the bottle from her hand
Gabrielle wiped her mouth. She might not be a good drinker, but a bottle of beer was still okay for her.
help you find Bryce. You shouldn't take the consequences for what he has
asked, "Will you really help me find my brother?" Lance detected the faint glimmer
try my best to find him. If I fail, I will help you leave Westley. Will you cooperate with me
ready to help you find Bryce and leave Westley. Just say yes!" Seeing that Gabrielle
not to disappoint you. That is if you are willing. I promise I