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.

mean?” Gabrielle tilted her

few moments, the car arrived at the grand gate of the villa. Westley scooped Gabrielle in his arms and walked

for him to hold her in his

of water before he poured a

She shrugged. “So, what are you planning?” Her curiosity was chewing on her

Nellie. It kept on humming inside her brain, effortlessly bothering

so much if Westley had locked up someone

Helena’s sister. She’s also her replacement. Westley’s

has her locked up… Why?!’ It was all so puzzling and strange for Gabrielle that she wanted to pull

agree on Bryce and Nellie’s wedlock?” Noticing her eagerness to know, Westley

simply shook her head. “That’s the thing!” Westley raised his eyebrows with a 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

right. Their togetherness is impossible as long as Nellie’s family plays the part of being the villain. But… She

wants to be with him.” Hearing her words, Westley pulled Gabrielle

froze Gabrielle for a moment before she relaxed and tracked her thoughts back. “Despite it all, what role

Gabrielle’s eyes before he parted his lips. “Nellie is almost three months pregnant, Gabrielle, and this baby is her and Bryce’s life. Letting her out is not an option when 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 eyes narrowed. “They will want her to marry in some richer family, using her as a tool.” Not being an old

and bargained for benefits and power. The Collins family

a bargain, and now, they’d use

the Collins family had no fuss against their

soon as possible. In that way, they’d get immediate support from

their dismay, their promising daughter accidentally

getting a rich family’s support on their younger daughter. Nellie didn’t have a boyfriend, nor did she care about such matters, but when she was given the idea of her marriage to Westley, she immediately objected. For her, Westley and

was Westley and his family’s money? Her family left her no room