Lock You In My Heart

Chapter 175 Budding Feelings

Gabrielle lost her appetite. She felt insulted that Westley would suspect her of having an affair with Austin,

They were schoolmates and Austin had always been there to support Gabrielle in whatever she did. She looked up to him like a brother

She’d been calling him “Aus’ for the past four years. It was a harmless nickname, and yet Westley took it the wrong way,

How could he be so narrow-minded? Gabrielle was fuming and she made it. clear on her face that she was offended.

“I found you out; didn’t 1? That’s why you’re glaring at me like that.” Westley could see she was being defensive, looking angrily at him and all.

“What’s so good about Austin anyway?”

That guy might have known Gabrielle for longer than he did, but still, Austin had no business being with her.

“There’s nothing of that sort between us! I don’t need to explain myself. Aus and I are just friends. Believe it or not.” She cast a reproachful look at him. They had agreed to never interfere in each other’s private affairs. Even so, Gabrielle had to say something to clear up the misunderstanding.

“A man and a woman can never be ‘just friends, Gabrielle. Do you think I’m a child? You can tell yourself that, but anyone with eyes can see that’s not the case,” Westley scoffed, frowning,

Gabrielle rolled her eyes. “What about you and Holly. then? Does that mean you’re not just friends either?”

Westley squinted his eyes at her. ‘How dare she say that?!’

“Really now?” His gaze was cold and expressionless, Gabrielle leaned forward.

said it yourself, didn’t you? Now, if you say there’s nothing between you and Holly. then that’s the

we’re in

could you be so friendly? I’m not trying to meddle in your private life, but this involves me. You’re cheating on me in broad daylight

to argue, and she didn’t want to mention Austin anymore. It would only infuriate Westley and

Westley said,

to do

She put the bowl of porridge on the table and got up to take a shower. She was sweaty from

tub, she felt the tension fading from her

He ignored the visitors in the living room

a cigaretle and leaned on

saw Austin walking over, “What now?” Westley asked

to stay with you, Westley. She shouldn’t have been involved in your affairs. It’s

on his cigarette and threw the butt away. He stared

us, it’s none of your business. Besides, why are you so sure that she’s suffering? That she’s unhappy?” Westley raised

feelings for her at all. Westley, there are so many women

could feel the anger rising

think you are to boss me

you forgotten who

remind you that forcing someone you don’t love to stay by your side will only make both of you suffer.” Austin inhaled sharply. “I hope you can treat her

much, then go after Bryce and Nellie. Stop making Gabrielle pay for their debts!” Westley could see that Austin wasn’t afraid of him. He stood up straight and clapped his

the last time I’ll be warning you. My wife

after yourself and the Foster family.” Leaving his threats, Westley tumed around and walked back into the

returned to check on Gabrielle, he saw the pomidge