Lock You In My Heart novel Chapter 175

Chapter 175 Budding Feelings

Gabrielle lost her appetite. She felt insulted that Westley would suspect her of having an affair with Austin,

They were schoolmates and Austin had always been there to support Gabrielle in whatever she did. She looked up to him like a brother

She’d been calling him “Aus’ for the past four years. It was a harmless nickname, and yet Westley took it the wrong way,

How could he be so narrow-minded? Gabrielle was fuming and she made it. clear on her face that she was offended.

“I found you out; didn’t 1? That’s why you’re glaring at me like that.” Westley could see she was being defensive, looking angrily at him and all.

“What’s so good about Austin anyway?”

That guy might have known Gabrielle for longer than he did, but still, Austin had no business being with her.

“There’s nothing of that sort between us! I don’t need to explain myself. Aus and I are just friends. Believe it or not.” She cast a reproachful look at him. They had agreed to never interfere in each other’s private affairs. Even so, Gabrielle had to say something to clear up the misunderstanding.

“A man and a woman can never be ‘just friends, Gabrielle. Do you think I’m a child? You can tell yourself that, but anyone with eyes can see that’s not the case,” Westley scoffed, frowning,

Gabrielle rolled her eyes. “What about you and Holly. then? Does that mean you’re not just friends either?”

Westley squinted his eyes at her. ‘How dare she say that?!’

“Really now?” His gaze was cold and expressionless, Gabrielle leaned forward.

“You’re not being fair. You said it yourself, didn’t you? Now, if you say there’s nothing between you and Holly. then that’s the same for Austin and me. Besides, our marriage is fake anyway.”

“Not when we’re in public,” Westley

Chap 175 Hudding Flingu said. “How could you call him Aus” in front of so many people? How could you be so friendly? I’m not trying to meddle in your private life, but this involves me. You’re cheating on me in broad daylight for everyone to see!” Westley’s nostrils flared up. his voice much louder.

Gabrielle looked away. It was pointless to argue, and she didn’t want to mention Austin anymore. It would only infuriate Westley and nothing good will come out of it. “It’s just out of habit. I’ll pay attention next time.”

Westley said,

“Be sure to do that,” leaving

Gabrielle sighed. She put the bowl of porridge on the table and got up to take a shower. She was sweaty from the fever and it made her feel uncomfortable.

As she sank into the hot tub, she felt the tension fading from her body. She gradually relaxed, her mood lightening up.

Westley went downstairs to make a phone call. He ignored the visitors in the living room and went straight to the yard.

After hanging up, he lit a cigaretle and leaned on the wall for a quick smoke.

Just then, he saw Austin walking over, “What now?” Westley asked coldly, not even sparing Austin a glance.

“I’ll be honest,” Austin said. “I don’t want you to keep forcing Gabrielle to stay with you, Westley. She shouldn’t have been involved in your affairs. It’s Bryce you want to get back at. Just leave her alone. You’re making her suffer.”