Lock You In My Heart

Chapter 35 In His Arms

When Miley was young, she accompanied her husband to his business meetings and various social engagements. She did this mostly so she could drink.

Very few people knew she was a heavy drinker.

Thus, at her persuasion, Westley and Gabrielle drank a lot. They also ate the nutritional soup made especially for them. Soon, the both of them were too full to keep

going

“Grandma, I can’t drink anymore. I’m so drunk. It feels like my face is burning,” Gabrielle put down her glass.

Westley’s wine was very tasty. When she first began to drink it, she felt nothing. The more of it she drank though, the more she wanted. Soon enough, she was completely drunk.

“Well, Gabrielle, then don’t drink anymore. Why don’t you have some more soup? It’s good for your health.” Miley immediately served another bowl of soup to Gabrielle.

“Come on, Westley. Here’s more for you too.” Miley placed a bowl in front of him.

Although it looked and tasted good, Westley

didn’t want anymore. The soup smelled faintly of Chinese medicine, which Westley hated.

Westley took a look at Gabrielle, thinking, She really loves this soup. This must be her third bowl.

Has she had too much?

Even if she wants to make a good impression in front of Miley, she doesn’t have to torture herself like this.

“Grandma, one bowl is enough for me. I can’t take another bowl.” Westley said.

or not. After all, one bowl of soup was enough to get them

me. Not like Gabrielle here.” She looked at Gabrielle

the soup tasty?” Miley asked her with a smile.

like herbs. Why aren’t you having any?”

soup is made specifically

have no need for it. If you like it, you can ask the cook to make it again in the future. It’s made with mutton, bones, and several Chinese medicines, which makes it smell less fishy. It has

it’s delicious.

Gabrielle said, smiling brightly.

to them. Westley, however, thought that the

Morris were

The Jones will think that we’re bad hosts, letting you starve,” Miley

thin at all. I would actually

lose weight. You’ve already lost too much. If you lose some more, you’ll be bone-thin. Am I right,

lost in his

Westley very well. When he was deep in thought,

now or

escort you back to your room?” Miley looked at her. Gabrielle’s white face

it was exactly what she

can find my way back to my room myself.” Even a little drunk, Gabrielle could clearly

he didn’t want to

how could you make it back to your room by yourself? You could end up falling down the stairs.” Miley was firm in her convictions. She

“But…”

also drunk a little too much wine tonight. I think I’ll take your room for the night, if that is alright?” Miley said,

a negotiation. She was

Gabrielle back to her room first.” Westley stood up and walked over