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.”

to meet you.”

found herself drawn to this straightforward

Jameson, Howard’s father, said as he pressed a gift into her

who nodded for her to

gift, she said, “Thank you.”

formal. He’s got plenty

a look, “Don’t be disrespectful. Watch how you speak.”

“I’m just happy to see Gwendolyn. She’s a million times better than that heartless woman who ran off after the accident. Can’t believe she was from

to speak further, realizing it wasn’t right to mention Vivien in front of

Crescent

dare to be sure. She’d ask Howard

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Chapter 16

a dinner party tonight.” The Chadwick family made a point

the point of a feast at a time like this? It’s no

to go, I’ll call and

before he could hang up, the gravity on his face deepened.

Jameson trembled his voice

he hung up in disbelief.

Roselind

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