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.

Gabrielle was, Miley didn’t care whether Westley would like another bowl or not. After all, one bowl of soup was enough to get them both

Not like Gabrielle

tasty?” Miley asked

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

made specifically

make it again in the future. It’s made with mutton, bones, and several Chinese medicines, which makes it smell less fishy. It has to cook for a whole morning to make it tasty. It’s the perfect meal to strengthen your body after

it’s delicious.

Gabrielle said, smiling brightly.

that she was being so kind to them. Westley, however, thought that the

all, the Morris

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

thin at all. I would

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

lost

knew Westley very well. When he was deep in

now or

you just say that you were a little drunk? I think you’re almost done with your dinner. Why doesn’t Westley escort you back to your room?” Miley looked at her. Gabrielle’s white face was red. She

all, it was exactly what she had

don’t bother Westley. I can find my way back to my room myself.” Even a little drunk, Gabrielle could clearly see how dark

he didn’t want

yourself? You could end up falling down the stairs.” Miley was firm in her convictions. She would not give Gabrielle the chance to go back to

“But…”

tonight. I think I’ll take your room for the night, if that is alright?” Miley said, looking

negotiation. She

I’ll take Gabrielle back to her room first.” Westley stood up and walked over to Gabrielle.