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.

say there’s nothing between you and Holly. then that’s the same for Austin and

when we’re in

you call him Aus” in front of so many people? How could you be so friendly? I’m not trying to meddle in your private

she didn’t want to mention Austin anymore. It would only infuriate Westley and nothing good will come out of it. “It’s just out of habit. I’ll pay attention

Westley said,

to

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

she felt the tension fading from

call. He ignored the visitors in the living room and went straight

he lit a cigaretle and leaned on

“What now?” Westley asked coldly, not even sparing

to keep forcing Gabrielle to stay with you, Westley. She shouldn’t have been involved in your affairs.

away. He stared at

that Gabrielle and I are married. No matter what happens between us, it’s none of your business. Besides, why are you so sure that she’s suffering? That she’s unhappy?” Westley raised his head and gazed at the clouds.

there are so many women

He could feel the anger rising inside him. “Why does it have

boss me around?” Westley shot

you forgotten who

want to 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

himself from punching Westley. “What’s so funny? You know what? You‘re being stupid. If you want to get your revenge so much, then go after Bryce and Nellie. Stop making Gabrielle pay for their debts!”

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

look after yourself and the Foster family.” Leaving his threats,

on Gabrielle, he saw the pomidge untouched on the