Lock You In My Heart

As soon as Gabrielle saw the shoe-sized gift box, she wanted to refuse.

Gabrielle had already stood Westley up and followed Lance to Thailand. If she would accept his present, she’d feel even more guilty for disobeying her husband.

“Lance, I…”

“Just think about it first. You can open it later when you’re alone and see for yourself. I think this is going to be useful for you.” Lance was quick to cut Gabrielle off because he knew she would probably refuse him.

Gabrielle gave him a hesitant look, even as she took the box from him.

“T-Thanks… I’m sorry I didn’t prepare a gift for you.” Gabrielle apologized.

“Well, you’re having dinner with me now. I think this is the best Christmas gift I can get.” Lance smiled. “And let’s go see Bryce after you get changed.” “Huh?”

Gabrielle looked up, eyes wide.

“Lance, what did you say? Are you taking me to see Bryce after dinner?” ‘Hadn’t he decided to meet him tomorrow? Why the sudden change?’ Gabrielle suddenly felt uneasy.

She knew Lance was a perfectionist when it came to meetings and schedules. He wouldn’t move fixed dates just for something minor. There had to be a big emergency.

“Aren’t you eager to see him? You’ve been in a good mood this whole time, so I figured we can go meet him today. So, eat up because we’ll be on the road for more than three hours.” Lance instructed. “I’m afraid you’d be tired on the way.”

Gabrielle heaved a sigh of relief. The sooner she met Bryce, the sooner she could go back home and apologize to Westley.

It was all in her favor.

A three or four-hour drive isn’t going to hurt.” Gabrielle

fast as she

she was looking forward to

not keep the food waiting.” Lance placed different kinds

her reunion with Bryce, she worked up an

handed

clothes and shoes in here. Go get dressed, and don’t forget to unwrap my gift.” Lance

the sudden change in their plans. In such a short time, all Lance could do was prepare tighter security and

naive, but she could sense something was

Did they offend anyone?

knew she had always

seemed like he was making things obvious. No wonder

ught something was off.

to be comfortable in your clothes. You know how it’s like in Southeast Asia.” Lance patted her

Gabrielle relieved

Pushing the doubts away, she went back to her room with the bag

she found a set of camouflage clothing, a bulletproof vest, military boots and a

she felt earlier creeping back. She only hoped to see Bryce again,

a normal set of jewelry, but as she picked a piece up, she found out the truth. She knew by then that it

carefully removed the middle compartment and saw a small silver pistol with twenty special

situation was quite