Lock You In My Heart

The Jones family couldn’t possibly have an objection if Bryce married Nellie. The wealth of the Collins and the Morris family was bedazzling for them because they couldn’t compare to that prosperity.

So, Wendy’s wishful thinking indeed had strong grounds. Gabrielle’s marriage with Westley provided them a link to the Morris family. If Bryce married Nellie, the Jones family would become strong enough, having back-end support from two influential families.

The only thing missing in that plan was the lack of interest of the Morris family to offer any help to the Jones family. Gabrielle was the respected daughter-in-law of the Morris family, and they didn’t turn against her family was the least they could do to respect Gabrielle’s relationship with her home.

It, nevertheless, felt like a dream that the Collins would let Bryce marry their daughter. Gabrielle’s family was in peace, and Nellie’s family wasn’t shredding it. It was already beyond expectations because the Collins family thought that Bryce was the one who kidnapped Nellie.

“But,” Gabrielle said, trying to hide her discomfort. “How long are you planning to keep her?” She wasn’t pleased with how things were unfolding.

Of course! Westley kidnapped a girl! Gabrielle had the full right to be possessive for him. Adding fuel to the fire, Bryce’s words ringed in her ears. ‘Nellie is a replacement for Helena.’

Whatever Westley planned to do, Gabrielle was discomfited with the fact that he had Nellie under his custody.

“Your words, Gabrielle.” Westley gave her a look. “I have her locked up. I am not ‘keeping’ her.” Gently grabbing her hand, Westley’s expressions were grave. “You’re my wife, the only one I love. I am hopeful you won’t say or even think something like that again.”

Westley’s disappointed tone suddenly made Gabrielle smile, evaporating her discomfort. “Okay, sorry. I take my words back. Let me rephrase…” Gabrielle looked him in the eye. “Why did you lock her up? Westley, Nellie’s pregnant. Why don’t you let her go home?”

Westley’s mind was still a maze for Gabrielle. She still was unable to get what he was planning.

Nellie’s pregnancy highly suggested that she should be let free so her family would take care of her and the unborn child she was carrying.

“What do you think will happen if I let Nellie go? The Collins family will take care of Nellie with a child in her womb or Bryce will, who is unable to even take care of himself now? How do you think Bryce will protect Nellie?” Westley raised his eyebrows while shrugging. Bryce was courageous enough to offend the Collins family when he stole Nellie from them. So, it was beyond obvious that they would not let him go.

Westley was farsighted to know that given the current situation, Bryce’s entry into the Collins family seemed unattainable. And even if he could marry Nellie somehow, he wouldn’t be welcoming himself to an easy life.

Gabrielle tilted her

Westley replied, “Let’s get inside first. Then I’ll explain everything.” In a few moments,

now, it was a child’s play for him to hold her in his arms and carry

sofa. His eyes searched for the jug of water before he poured a glass from it for

what are you planning?” Her curiosity was chewing

on humming inside

she wouldn’t worry so much if Westley had locked up someone other

sister. She’s also her

locked up… Why?!’ It was all so puzzling and strange for Gabrielle

the Collins will agree on Bryce and

tilt of his head before he continued, “It’s clear that they won’t allow Bryce to be their son-in-law. The wealth and fame of the Collins family won’t let them marry their daughter into the Jones

right. Their togetherness is impossible as long as Nellie’s family plays the part

words,

she relaxed and tracked her thoughts back.

the Collins family is sitting out there like a serpent, ready to force Nellie for an abortion. After that, they’ll bring their stupid justification that Nellie and Bryce can’t be together without a reason for the unborn child being gone. And then…” Westley’s

exchanged and bargained for

was a bargain, and now, they’d

that Helena wasn’t alone at that time. She had Westley, and the Collins family had no fuss against their relationship. Westley

fact, they were eager for the marriage to be held as soon as possible. In that way, they’d get

dismay, their promising daughter

care about such matters, but when she was given the idea of her marriage to Westley, she immediately objected.

her feelings when the only shot was Westley and his family’s money? Her