Lock You In My Heart novel Chapter 351

Wendy fiddled with her fingers; she was a bundle of nerves. She couldn't stay still because of anxiety. She wished that Westley would help her find Bryce right away, but she didn't have it in her to push Westley too far. He was, after all, a scary and intimidating man.

As for Gabrielle, she had little say in the matter. That was why Wendy decided not to rush Westley. Still, she couldn't stop her restlessness.

Westley already promised to look for Bryce, but if they continued pressuring him, Gabrielle might end up paying the price.

Wendy was at a loss. She hated not being able to do something. And now, the only person she could count on was Gabrielle—Wendy's only connection to Westley. Wendy pinned all her hopes of finding Bryce on her foster daughter.

It was a rather uninteresting lunch for the pair. After which, Wendy suggested keeping Gabrielle company on her way to the studio. "Gabrielle, is it okay if I walk you there? Don't worry, I won't go inside. Your workmates will not notice me, I promise."

"It's alright, Mom. I can go back by myself. By the way, about Bryce, I'll keep an eye on Westley. But I don't want you having false hopes, though." Gabrielle put her hand over Wendy's, a subtle reminder to stay calm and not be too anxious. They left the task to Westley, after all. The only thing they could do now was wait. How Westley decided to accomplish it was up to him—even Gabrielle shouldn't interfere.

Others might not have the faintest idea as to what kind of person Westley was, but Gabrielle did.

"You know it, Gabrielle. Your brother is still missing. As his mother, I can't help but worry about him every minute of every day. He's out there somewhere, and we don't even know if he's in danger or if he needs help." Wendy couldn't contain her feelings any longer. She knew that any mother would understand and sympathize with her. She couldn't even begin to describe the raw fear she felt each morning.

Gabrielle understood Wendy, but she didn't want to show any sympathy towards her. Gabrielle just stared at Wendy and didn't console her.

It was hard to feel sorry for Wendy. If only the older woman had called Bryce back at the beginning, she could've prevented so many things from happening.

It was Wendy's fault whether she admitted it or not. She had no right to pin the blame on Gabrielle or anyone else.

The tables had turned. Wendy probably never thought that she would one day come to ask Gabrielle for help. Wendy wouldn't have done it if she wasn't desperate enough.

"Okay, Mom. I'm going back to work. You should go home earlier, too. It's a little cold outside." Without so much as a hug or kiss, Gabrielle left and walked towards the studio.

Wendy watched Gabrielle walk away without any hesitation, and she realized that Gabrielle had changed a lot. She was no longer the pushover girl who would always do what she asked without questions.

Wendy didn't know whether she made a mistake in allowing Westley to marry Gabrielle. But, she should stop dwelling on it. At that time, Wendy was left with no choice but to use Gabrielle as their shield.

Gabrielle was in a sour mood all afternoon. Everywhere she looked, she was bound to find something that irritated her. She couldn't focus on her work. When Westley came to pick her up, he quickly noticed that she was upset.

"What's wrong? You look so tired. I think it'll be okay not to attend Micheal's birthday. It's pointless anyway." Westley didn't hide the fact that he didn't want Gabrielle to celebrate Micheal's birthday with him. It didn't sit right with Westley that Gabrielle would be dining with someone he thoroughly disliked.

The man had a crush on Gabrielle—anyone within five meters would notice that. Micheal wasn't exactly a rival, but he was potentially one, which made Westley jealous.

"You will be more than happy if I don't show up at his birthday, won't you?" Gabrielle raised her brow and gave him a smirk.

She wasn't angry. In fact, she knew from the very beginning that Westley wasn't the least bit interested in attending Micheal's birthday dinner.

What surprised her was that Westley changed his mind this morning and told her that he would go to the party with her. Then again, Gabrielle wasn't in the mood to socialize, so Westley would definitely drive her straight home instead of Micheal's place. Somehow, things turned out in Westley's favor. It was as good excuse as any.

If someone asked why they couldn't make it, Westley would easily say that it was because Gabrielle wasn't feeling well.

What a shrewd man! Westley always knew how to take advantage of situations.

"Well, I just don't want you to celebrate another man's birthday," Westley answered frankly. He didn't relish the idea of Micheal staring goggle-eyed at Gabrielle.

Gabrielle hadn't even celebrated Westley's birthday yet, so there was no way he would let others get that honor first.