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.

said before, I am not going to visit the Jones with Gabrielle. I will only go to

mind?

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

possibly compensate them enough for what happened to Helena in this lifetime.” Westley

bear to see Westley spend the rest of

death.

raising his voice. The fire in his eyes showed just how

to find the words to

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,

now, Why are you still defending her

the Collins had been taking advantage of Wesley

such, Miley had lost all her

 had run away from the wedding and the moment she laid eyes on Gabrielle, who happened to be a temporary substitute found by Westley, Miley

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

be angry, go back to Jones today.

have an important meeting to attend to. I don’t have time for this.” Needless to

commanded as soon as

directors on my behalf. Tell them to cancel all of Westley’s meetings today. Then call Wilson and ask him to get back here in two days and take over Westley’s position in the company for a month!”

fists and turned around to face Miley

right now. There’s no need to bother him. I promise that I will take Gabrielle to see her parents and family

satisfied to hear those words from her grandson. ‘An aged ginger is

didn’t you just agree with me earlier? I want you to look happy when you visit them. I’ll have someone bring the gifts to your car.” Miley immediately called Neil over and asked him to have someone take the gifts she

want you to treat Gabrielle with the same respect a decent man would give his wife. Treat her well. She is not

have been

had was far