Lock You In My Heart

Lance had been helping Gabrielle with matters regarding Bryce, but she hadn’t paid him much attention. She had gotten her hands tied up with her own issues, so she didn’t have time to think about anything else.

That was why she had no idea how to answer Cherie.

“I’m sorry, Cherie. I haven’t seen Lance recently. We’re not as close as you think, so I have no idea what he’s up to,” Gabrielle answered truthfully.

There was no point in lying.

Cherie thought she was being honest. Lance seemed out of Gabrielle’s radar these days.

Maybe she was overthinking it. Like what she heard, maybe Gabrielle and Lance weren’t really close.

“I see.” Although Cherie felt disappointed, there was nothing she could do.

She had been mean to Gabrielle before. Forcing her would only make Cherie look bad.

“Cherie, if you like Lance, just go for it. Maybe one day, he’ll notice you, but nothing will happen if you just keep admiring him secretly,” Gabrielle said, taking her gift bag.

Cherie watched Gabrielle leave until she disappeared through the exit. She was gone, but her words lingered in Cherie’s mind.

If she wouldn’t confess, then she would never have the chance of being Mrs. Carter.

Surprisingly, Gabrielle was more level-headed. The next step was now clear to her.

Gabrielle. Unlike her, Gabrielle

She bore the

was just fighting for her own happiness. No one could ever dare to do the same. Those people who judged her were

the restaurant and looked for her mentor. They sat

Christmas. Since you aren’t going to spend the day in Antawood, allow me to greet you in

eyes lit up in joy as she took the bag. “A scarf! How lovely, Gabrielle. Thank

give her a gift.

is a book on jewelry design. It’s one of my favorites and I want you to have it.” Melissa handed her

a little heavy, but Gabrielle was all the more excited. “Oh gosh… these are out-of-print now. Is it really okay for me to have these?” “Of course.

Ms.

even harder!” Gabrielle promised.

couldn’t even find it abroad.” One look at the cover and Gabrielle knew what kind

it for

give her exactly what she

me you’ll read it.”

be the best Christmas gift I’ve ever received.” If Gabrielle

because she didn’t want

it, Gabrielle. I was worried you’d find

was what concerned her the

Gabrielle’s reaction,

bored because I can experience various worlds through books.” Gabrielle was giddy. She would always share more