And The Daddy Is… The Infertile Guy?!

Chapter 8

Gwendolyn recalled the words of how Roselind’s money had been ensnared by the stock market crash and worry creased her brow. Even the cheapest garments in the boutique demanded a small fortune, an amount she wouldn’t spend in half a year back in the countryside.

Her modest savings wouldn’t make a dent.

“A young lady ought to dress in vibrant hues to be the belle of the ball You are a member of the Chadwick family.”

A glimmer of hope flickered in Gwendolyn.

Roselind and Gwendolyn swept through the clothing store like a whirlwind before advancing to the jewelry shop.

Yet, not everyone was pleased to see them.

“Well, if it isn’t Roselind. Fancy seeing you out shopping. I heard your son woke up. Congrats. Shame about the paralysis… Now the Chadwick family’s inheritance will surely fall to Bainbridge,” the haughty woman said, barely concealing her schadenfreude behind a delicate hand.

Howard’s excellence had cast a shadow over many, and now that misfortune had struck, they were all too eager to kick him.

Roselind retorted with a cold laugh, “Alberta, I heard your precious boy landed in the hospital chasing skirts. Let’s hope he doesn’t end up six feet under courtesy of his escapades. Ah well, such are the travails of the high and mighty, aren’t they?”

“How dare you!” The woman fumed.

“What’s wrong? Even with his legs failing him, my Howard still outshines your son! Word on the street is that the lineage of the Peterson family is at risk, with no cure for your boy’s impotency. The Peterson family may well die out!”

Roselind’s gaze was piercing, her words hitting Alberta right where it hurt.

family were no secrets to Bayridge City. exacerbated by his penchant for pharmaceutical escapades that often

no different, is he? We’ll find Mr. White

For all you know,

treat him!”

Roselind was in a league of

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real estate. Let’s see how Howard smooths things over

mask of resentment. Alberta clutched her

the Summit Corp project

her composure, pointed to the top shelf behind the glass counter. “Show

presented the jewelry box, complimenting.

at the sight of the astronomical price. Before she could

sapphire pendant made Gwendolyn’s complexion glow, the opulent lights

you perfectly,”

such a generous gift. You’ve already given me

you insist…”

at her regretfully and returned the necklace

her curiosity, “Who is this Mr. White

wrist, speaking as they walked, “Mr. White is a master of modern medicine, his acupuncture is legendary, known to cure

his apprentice would be the