Lock You In My Heart novel Chapter 14

Gabrielle's calm face infuriated Mindy.

"Auntie, why are you on Gabrielle's side today? You love me the most, don't you?" Mindy was so angry she wanted to stamp her feet.

Every time she bullied Gabrielle, she was backed by Wendy. That made Mindy be unscrupulously mean to Gabrielle. Because her aunt was on her side, she didn't have to fear the consequences!

"I love you the most, Mindy. But you know today is Gabrielle and Westley's special day. What if Westley saw us bullying Gabrielle together?"

Wendy tried to explain.

Mindy felt much better, reassured that her aunt was only favoring Gabrielle for today.

"But Aunt, are you really going to let Gabrielle be with Westley just like that?" Mindy muttered discontentedly.

"Why not?" Wendy glanced at Mindy, wondering what she was implying.

"But Aunt..."

"No 'but'. Let me tell you, Mindy, you will not try to destroy my plans. Understood?" Wendy knew what was on Mindy's mind.

The girl had been at odds with Gabrielle since they were both kids. She was purposely trying to show her down in front of Westley.

After warning her once, Wendy turned around and went inside the house, leaving Mindy alone with her complicated feelings.

'Gabrielle, you cannot be so lucky!' Mindy thought to herself, clenching her fists.

Once Wendy was inside, she put on a happy smile and looked at Westley cheerfully.

"Westley! Thank you so much for coming today. You must be so busy..." Westley found Wendy's over-friendliness annoying.

"Mrs. Jones, you clearly know the truth of my marriage with Gabrielle. I did not want to visit your household at all. I should be visiting the Jones. I'm only here because Grandma forced me." Westley meant no bullshit. His words were cold and direct.

The smile on Wendy's face froze. Her hands, which were about to pour tea for Westley, stopped mid-air.

But Westley was right. Their wedding was a contract. She was not the woman he wanted to marry...

No wonder he didn't want to visit.

Wendy had expected that, which was why she was shocked when she heard from Miley in the morning.

Now she knew he had only agreed to come to respect Miley's wish. How could he hurt his grandmother, after all?

For him, this was just a formality.

"Of course, Westley. We weren't expecting you here at all, but it is our honor to host you." Wendy recomposed herself and flashed a big smile at Westley.

During the entire exchange, Gabrielle just stood on the side and watched Wendy coax Westley. She was embarrassed by her theatrics.

"Mrs. Jones, I have already told you to search for Bryce. Three days have passed. How is your search going?" Westley asked aggressively.

Tobias, who was sitting on the sofa with a cup of tea, almost choked. Both Wendy and Tobias became uncomfortable.