Lock You In My Heart novel Chapter 488

With all the doubts that Gabrielle had in their relationship, Westley couldn't help but think that they had serious trust issues between them.

Bryce could be part of the reason that made Gabrielle start to doubt him.

This had upset Westley to a considerable extent. Mostly, he was deeply concerned about this.

There were a number of reasons for marital breakdown. Couples growing apart, communication problems, money disagreements, and the most common, betrayal in mutual trust.

Relationships started to suffer when couples struggled with trust issues. It would be difficult for them to see the good in each other because they didn't believe the words and gestures of each other were genuine. The union would turn toxic, and in the end, break down.

Of course, Westley wouldn't want things between them to go that way. Especially now when they had finally become closer. He would not let any crisis come out of their marriage.

"Yeah. That was what Jason said," Westley replied in a relaxed tone.

"Okay," Gabrielle answered in a tone that was light, but her expression showed that she was not happy at all.

"So, have you set the time for the class?" Westley asked, now sounding and looking unhappy after noticing Gabrielle's expression.

He tried to shift the topics into what he thought would make her feel better.

Gabrielle nonchalantly shook her head. "They still haven't decided. Definitely, any time after New Year's Day. They'll let us know when it's settled."

"Well, you don't have to worry then. As soon as Jason calls me, I'll let you know, okay? You've just woken up. Stop thinking about it. What you need is more rest, and that includes relaxing your mind from stressful thoughts." Westley looked at her. His eyebrows furrowed with worry.

"I'll get in touch with him tomorrow. Just let me do the talking. And if there's time, it would be better to go back home. I can manage, I don't feel that awful … really." Gabrielle wanted to sound reassuring but her tone was soft and weak.

It was not really up to her to decide on what they had to do. It was the doctor's and she should listen to what he would say.

Goodness gracious, she was taking painkillers to ease the pain she was feeling all over her body! How could she say that it was not serious?

She had been fooling herself into thinking she was okay.

"You can call Jason tomorrow, but from now on, don't worry or think too much. Have a good rest. I'm here with you till you get better. And then, we'll go home," Westley said in an authoritative voice.

"Fine," said Gabrielle. By the tone of his voice, she knew it would be best to heed what he said. Also, it was easy for her to listen up to Westley. She wanted to recover from the accident as soon as possible.

It seemed to be the best option. The sooner she got better, the earlier they could return to Antawood.

"Now, have a good rest. Is there anything that you want to eat?" Westley then gently pulled up the blanket over her.

"You've been injured, too, Westley. Why don't you rest as well? Stay here with me. I'm not hungry anyway. Lie beside me. We can eat later." Gabrielle was distraught seeing Westley also had wounds all over his body.

Westley, on the other hand, became excited hearing Gabrielle's invitation. He wanted more than just to lie down with her.

But Gabrielle was aching because of her injuries. He would just stay beside her.

"Being here beside you is more than okay for me. I won't touch you. I'm afraid I might hurt you unintentionally." So Westley lay still next to Gabrielle.

"Don't worry. My injuries are not really that bad. And, I'm definitely not delicate that you can't lay a finger on me." Gabrielle instinctively moved closer to Westley.

"Please, baby, I don't want to hurt you." Seeing that Gabrielle moved closer to Westley he admonished her about her condition.

Feeling she had no choice, Gabrielle obeyed. She and Westley lay side by side on the bed.

Lyin