Lock You In My Heart

Chapter 11 Helena Collins

It would have been fine if Wesley hadn’t mentioned Nellie because Miley’s blood pressure surged at the mere mention of her name.

“Don’t mention her name in front of me again. After all, did she treat the Morris with respect? No! Besides, Gabrielle is your wife and I will only accept her as my granddaughter-in-law,” Miley said firmly.

“Grandma, please don’t be so angry. It’s okay that we don’t visit my parents today; besides, they aren’t expecting any special treatment anyway.” Gabrielle tried to placate Miley because she didn’t want them to have an argument because of her. More importantly, she didn’t want anything bad to happen to

Miley

“Gabrielle, you’re a good girl. Go back to your room and change into something nice. I need to have a few words with Westley. Don’t worry, I have the right to make a decision in this house. I won’t let anyone bully you,” Miley said in a soft voice. 18

Gabrielle felt upset, mainly because she didn’t want Miley to fight her battles for her as it would only make Westley angrier.

Just as she had expected, Westley squinted

down her spine. “Gabrielle, didn’t you hear what I said?” Miley pretended to be angry when she saw that Gabrielle still hadn’t moved from her place.

“Grandma, I’m going upstairs now.” Gabrielle didn’t say anything more and went upstairs obediently. glancing at Westley as she left.

His eyes were cold, hard, and dark gazing out at her. 3

They carried clear implications of warning to

Gabrielle

“Westley, I am going to pretend as though I didn’t hear what you had just said. Let’s start over. It’s already the third day after Gabrielle was married into the Morris. I want you to go to her parents’ home with her. I’ve already taken care of the gifts you need to bring there with you. Don’t bring disgrace to our family. Do you hear me?” Miley’s words were delivered with great seriousness.

not going to visit the Jones with Gabrielle. I will only go to the Collins if I have any in-laws to visit,”

your mind? Nellie is the

our entire family. Why do you still insist on siding with Nellie? 1 know that the Morris owes a

 can‘t possibly compensate them enough for what happened to Helena in this lifetime.” Westley interrupted Miley

accident.” Miley couldn‘t bear to see Westley spend the rest of

death.

from raising his voice. The fire in his eyes showed just how much pain he was in due

silent, struggling to find the words to

because of you, it was an accident. The Collins has used her death to make many ridiculous requests to you over the years and you’ve always complied without question. You even agreed to marry Nellie, but

you still defending

Miley’s mouth. Ever since Helena died, the Collins had been taking advantage of Wesley like blood-sucking leeches, asking for literally

all her respect for Nellie

she laid eyes on Gabrielle, who happened

I don’t want to talk about this anymore as I don’t want you to get so worked up.” Westley took a deep breath as he wanted to

go back to Jones today. It has to be today.” Miley softened her tone as

an important meeting to attend to. I don’t have time for this.” Needless to say, Westley had no intentions

right there!” Miley commanded as soon as she realized what his intentions

all of Westley’s meetings today. Then call Wilson and ask him to

fists and turned around to

no need to bother him. I promise that I will take Gabrielle to see her parents

hear those words from her grandson. ‘An aged ginger is more pungent, ‘she thought to

I want you to look happy when you visit them. I’ll have someone bring the gifts to your

treat Gabrielle with the same respect a decent man would give his wife.

not have been enemies, but

they had was far