Lock You In My Heart novel Chapter 482

Illuminating the path with a torch in the middle of a dense forest wasn't a very good idea. It may cause a forest fire or attract other people's attention.

Luckily, the woods was well-lit by the bright moonlight. It pierced through the thickness of the treetops. It was enough for the two of them to see the trail ahead.

"Gabrielle, slow down. Be careful. You might get hurt. Let me know if you're tired. I'll carry you on my back." Westley held her hand and strode slowly across the forest. He was worried that the trees' thorns would hurt her.

"Westley, I'm fine. Let us follow a different route." Gabrielle was reminded of the path that Rose took them to when they went hunting.

Rose had reiterated that it was the safest way for them to get away from the forest. Gabrielle thought of giving it a try. It was risky but still better than letting Westley wander around the boundless forest.

It was safer to follow the river's direction.

"Alright, let's go." The affirmation in the tone of her voice convinced Westley that she knew what she was talking about.

After all, Gabrielle had been living here for a couple of days.

"Come with me. It's this way." Gabrielle held his hand and led the way.

"Gabrielle, you've suffered so much trying to escape with me. I could've tried a different approach. A more arrogant and heroic one. However, I was afraid that it would hurt you. Innocent people would be hurt too if I do that. From the beginning, my brother did not want to involve violence to solve this problem," Westley explained as he followed her.

He was hoping for Gabrielle not to be upset over such a thing. After all, it wasn't what he wanted.

"I agree with your brother. Although the people in this village all have committed some sort of crime, not every one of them is a bad person. I don't want them sacrificing their lives just because of me. Even if they have been sentenced to death, it's the law's job to carry on with their punishment. Not us. I don't think the people in the Campbell Family would kill without blinking their eyes." What Gabrielle said made sense.

She had always had the expertise when it came to weighing the importance of things. Even if people had made terrible mistakes, she wouldn't take matters into her own hands.

"That's why I sneaked in. My brother will negotiate with Bain in the most peaceful way possible. However, I'm certain that once your identity is exposed, Bain wouldn't let you go that easily because of his hatred for the Campbell Family. I had to take the risk to come save you. Gabrielle, you are my wife. I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if I just sat there doing nothing. I can't let you risk your life. I had to come here and take you home myself," Westley said in a whisper. Despite his quiet voice, Gabrielle heard what he said. Emotions flooded her heart.

"Didn't you stop to think that you might be in danger as well when somebody finds out that you came here to sneak me out?" Gabrielle scolded. She had to make him realize the severity of the situation.

"It's better than waiting. Do you know how I made it through two days outside the forest? I'd rather go here and risk my life than to just wait hopelessly. Waiting only makes people feel desperate. I can't function without you." Being able to finally say the words in his heart, Westley felt relieved.

"I know. We're almost at the river. I really think that this way is safe," Gabrielle said.

"Have you been here before?" Westley curiously asked.

"Rose had taken us here to hunt pheasants. She deliberately did it to show me that it is the safest road near the village," Gabrielle repli

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