Lock You In My Heart novel Chapter 623

Bryce was already in a bad mood, and now, seeing that Tobias was on the side of Gabrielle and Westley, his mood became even more sour.

"Dad, let's eat, shall we?" Gabrielle ignored Bryce and tried to persuade Tobias. She didn't want the current peace to be affected by him.

"Gabrielle, you know damn well that the Jones family doesn't welcome you at all. So, why did you come here?" Bryce questioned unhappily.

"Bryce, although I'm not the biological daughter of the Jones family, I was raised by Mom and Dad. Technically, I'm also the daughter of the Jones family. This is my first year after I got married, so isn't it natural for me to bring my husband back here to celebrate the festival with my parents? If you really don't welcome us, don't worry. We won't ever come back in the future," Gabrielle responded in a tone that was neither humble nor arrogant. After all, there was no need for her to come back to this house anyway. Now, she had a husband who loved her and cared for her very much.

What was more, the home that Westley gave her was much warmer than the Jones family. She just came back here because of Tobias's request and considering the fact that she had lived in the Jones family for twenty years, she knew that she couldn't be ignorant.

"Gabrielle, why do you talk like that? Your brother is just talking nonsense. Don't listen to him. The Jones family will be always your family and you are our daughter. You can come back at any time." Tobias immediately disrupted their conversation as he felt that it was getting out of control.

For the sake of the future of Jones family, he had to treat his daughter and son-in-law well.

If Bryce ruined his business out of will, he would not spare him easily.

"Dad, I know. I was just kidding with my brother. How can I be serious with an injured man like him?" Gabrielle spoke in a slightly contemptuous tone. It was obvious that she was bluntly discriminating against Bryce, who was an injured man.

Hearing this, Bryce howled, "Are you trying to piss me off?" However, at last, receiving Tobias's glare, he had to suppress his anger and have lunch with them.

Besides, since it was family reunion, he didn't want to argue with them either.

"No, why would I bother to piss you off? We came back today to celebrate the festival with you guys. We want to have a good meal and nothing more," Gabrielle retorted calmly.

Bryce stared at her and asked seriously, "Do you mean it when you said that you will take care of Nellie and the baby?"

Bryce knew that no matter how much he hated Westley and Gabrielle, he was still vulnerable since Nellie was in their hands.

Therefore, as long as they could promise that Nellie and the baby would be fine under their care, he could actually try to calm down and interact with them well without exploding in anger. After all, he could do nothing except that for the sake of Nellie.

"Of course, I don't carelessly give out my words. If I want to protect someone, I will make sure to do so. So, if you don't want anything to happen to Nellie and her baby, then don't ask for any trouble and stay far away from the Collins family." Westley stated his conditions coldly. His tone revealed that it was not a request nor was he open to discussion. It was a demand. If Bryce couldn't follow it, then he shouldn't blame him for being rude.

"Huh? Why do I have to stay away from the Collins family?" Bryce furrowed his eyebrows in confusion as he didn't understand what he meant.

"Nellie is the daughter of the Collins family. Do you want me to stay away from the Collins family because you want me away from Nellie? Don't tell me that you are hiding her to threaten me." Even though Bryce didn't understand, he bellowed angrily.

"Let's have lunch first. Let's put aside other matters for now. Today is the first time that Gabrielle and Mr. Morris came home to celebrate the festival with us. Cheers!" Tobias immediately interrupted as he raised his glass.

"Excuse me, I have to drive after this. I'll just replace wine with water." Westley calmly spoke and raised his glass as well.

"Oh, sure."