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.

been jealous of Gabrielle. Unlike her, Gabrielle was brave. Cherie never had the courage to do what Gabrielle

Bryce how she felt about him. She bore the consequences of being hated and disgusted by him

could ever dare to do the

went to the restaurant and looked for her mentor. They sat down,

Christmas. Since you aren’t going to spend the day in Antawood, allow me to greet you in advance. Merry Christmas! I’ve prepared a little something for you. I hope you like it.” Gabrielle

eyes lit up in joy as she took

would give her a gift. Fortunately, she prepared one for her mentee

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

out-of-print now. Is it really okay for me to have these?” “Of course. I have a spare at home, so this one is all yours. Besides, after studying it

you so much, Ms. Glyn! I will

even harder!” Gabrielle promised.

this was so hard to find. It’s always out of stock. I couldn’t even find it abroad.” One look at the cover and Gabrielle knew what kind

it for a long time, but to no

exactly what she had been looking for. It

you. Promise me you’ll read it.” Melissa

amazing. This must be the best Christmas gift I’ve ever received.” If Gabrielle wasn’t so shy,

herself back because she didn’t

like it, Gabrielle. I was

what concerned her

reaction,

learn from them. I’ll never be bored because I