Lock You In My Heart novel Chapter 451

Gabrielle saw six black military jeeps parked outside the yard. It was incredibly safe because the glass was bulletproof.

She didn't want to think about how dangerous their trip would be at first. But now, she was anxious about it.

"Lance, are we really going to be okay?" Gabrielle asked in a concerned tone.

If she were to die here, her biggest regret would be not being able to say goodbye to Westley.

She shouldn't have acted so rashly.

"Trust me, we're going to be okay. If you're having second thoughts, I can send you back right away. You're safer with Westley than with me." Lance could see that she was feeling troubled.

If only he knew he would be targeted as soon as he arrived in the country, he wouldn't have taken Gabrielle to Thailand.

If anything happened to her, he wouldn't be able to live with it for the rest of his life.

''No, Lance. I've come all this way. There's no turning back now. Not until I see Bryce. If I die...''

"Nonsense!' Gabrielle, you're not going to die. Get inside!'' Lance yanked the door open.

It was ominous to say something like that.

They were just starting and Lance was at a loss for words by what Gabrielle said.

Gabrielle sat down in the back as Lance got in beside her.

"Lance, forgive me for saying this, but I'm serious. If something really happens to me, please tell Westley that I'm sorry." She gave him a stern look.

Guilt washed over her as she hadn't told Westley about any of this. She had to leave an important message.

"You should tell him yourself. I don't want to see him at all," Lance uttered coldly and asked the driver to go.

Seeing that both the driver and bodyguard in the passenger seat were soldiers, she felt relieved.

''You guys really don't get along. I'll tell him myself then,'' Gabrielle said.

Because of the bad blood between them, she decided it would be best if they didn't meet.

"We've still got a long way to go. Get some sleep. I'll wake you up when we get there," Lance suggested.

She wouldn't be able to overthink it if she slept.

If she slept, she wouldn't ask too many questions. It would also give Lance some time to think calmly.

''It's fine, I'm not that tired. I was just worried, that's all. Besides, I can't sleep now. What about you? Aren't you nervous? I guess I was making you anxious with all my questions." Gabrielle was just too anxious to fall asleep.

Lance looked at her, speechless. Sometimes he thought she was too observant, making it hard for him to coax her.

"Gabrielle, I...' I want you to trust me. I won't put you in any danger. We'll reach the forest safely." In truth, Lance had been on edge since he handed her the bag of cl

othes and military tools. She had plenty of reason to worry.

''I believe you, Lance. We'll get through it.'' Gabrielle didn't say anything else and gripped her phone tightly.

'It's okay, we'll be okay. Westley... I'll come back and explain everything. I promise. So please... wait for me.'

She thought of Westley as if he were beside her. It calmed her down a little.

''Go to sleep, Gabrielle. You'll just exhaust yourself.'' Lance reminded her.

Gabrielle hesitantly glanced at him before turning her head to see if they were being chased.

There were three black jeeps behind them. She was in the third car from the front.

"Lance, do you think they'll catch up to us?" Gabrielle fidgeted.

But they weren't being chased at all. Gabrielle must've been thinking too much.

"They only know I'm in the country. They have no idea where I am for the time being, but they'll find out sooner or later. That's why we had to leave tonight. Anyway, we're safe for now. Get some rest,' Lance explained.

Hearing so, Gabrielle didn't hesitate any longer and covered herself with a blanket, then closed her eyes.

Even if it was a challenge, Gabrielle hoped she could fall asleep faster and free herself from her negative thoughts.

She gradually drifted off. She didn't know how much time had passed, but suddenly, gunshots stirred her awake.

"Lance, what's going on? I heard a gunshot!" Gabrielle blurted out.

"Calm down, Gabrielle. We've been found by a few people but we've taken care of them. The forest isn't far off now. As long as we hurry up, we'll be safe. These people know better than to break the rules and trespass on another gang's territory." Lance assured her.

"Oh... Ah...!"

Gabrielle almost fell to the side when the car sped up. Lance immediately grabbed her shoulder.

''Hold on, Gabrielle. We're going faster than before. We have to get to the forest before some other group shows up, or else...!'' Lance was visibly distressed.

He hadn't expected the situation would turn out this way. It pissed him off. Especially Gabrielle was with him.

"There are others?! Lance, we have to fight back! You have all these skillful men. Besides, you taught me how to use a gun." Gabrielle simply didn't realize how bad the situation was.

"Gabrielle, I taught you how to shoot so you can defend yourself when I'm not around. Besides, there are only thirty people here in total. The first bunch that chased us was less than ten, who knows how many are about to come. I've told ten of my people to guard us. We need to get to the forest as soon as we can.'' Lance had never put his life on the line for someone. Especially not when Gabrielle was with him.