Chapter 16

“Where’s the person who saved my dear son’s life? We must express our gratitude with a generous reward!” Alberta asked.

“Look, she’s just across the street!” someone replied.

Looking up, Alberta found a familiar face and she froze in shock.

How could it be her?

Unaware that she had been recognized, Gwendolyn loaded her car with a bunch of medicinal. herbs.

“Take longer than expected?” Howard asked as he put down his phone.

“A little mishap occurred.”

A shadow of concern flickered in Howard’s eyes, but without prying further, he mentioned, “Got a call from home. My sister and dad are back.”

“Should I prepare a welcome gift?”

“No need. They’re the ones who should be preparing something for you.”

Upon returning home, the sound of the TV and conversation filled the living room. Gwendolyn entered to find a lively young girl bounding toward her, “Hi! I’m Jeannie.”

meet you.”

found herself drawn to this straightforward

haven’t met before. Sorry I couldn’t make it to your wedding.” Jameson, Howard’s father, said as he pressed

nodded for her to

gift, she

formal. He’s got plenty

a look, “Don’t be disrespectful.

just happy to see Gwendolyn. She’s a million times better than that heartless woman who ran off after the accident.

Roselind cut her off sharply, and Jeannie shrank back, not daring to speak further, realizing it wasn’t right to mention

Stellar Crescent

sure. She’d ask Howard about it when she got

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Chapter 16

inform us that there’s a dinner party tonight.” The Chadwick

“What’s the point of a feast at a time like this? It’s no good Intentions.”

“If you don’t want to go, I’ll call

dialed the Chadwick Manor and explained. But before he could

his voice with

he hung up in

Roselind asked anxiously.

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