And The Daddy Is… The Infertile Guy?!

Chapter 22

Howard had never imagined that a moment of impulse could become a beacon of light in her life. Seduced into a daze, he reached out and ran his fingers through her soft hair.

Like a jolt of electricity, they both froze, the silence thick with unspoken desire.

“Mr. Chadwick, are you the one who sponsored me?”

Gwendolyn was about to speak when a knock interrupted her in succession.

“Mr. Howard, the Peterson family is here,” called Marina from outside.

“Understood.”

He acknowledged with a quick response, and Gwendolyn hastily straightened his shirt. “Let me wheel you down.”

Her hand, pale as a freshly cut leek, rested on the wheelchair. A long–lost flutter stirred in Howard’s heart, which he forcibly suppressed, cursing Nathan for his foolish words.

In the living room.

Alberta glanced around, relieved not to see Roselind.

Marina offered, cleverly catching onto her thoughts. Whenever the two ladies met,

“Mom, you’re as strong as an ox, afraid of

What are you on about!” Alberta, fuming, playfully slapped his

hurts!” complained Valor.

room, they found

and they turned

greeted them with proper decorum, while Valor’s cheeks turned red at the sight of Gwendolyn, stumbling over his words.

could have happened is unbearable. We’ve come specifically to express our gratitude.” Alberta handed

it off. “It was nothing anyone wouldn’t have done.”

it too little for you?” It seemed as though if Gwendolyn just nodded. Alberta would be

to throw money around. He took the check and placed it in

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at Howard’s legs. Rumors were rife that Howard was finished. Valor felt a pang of sympathy, thinking they shared the same plight.

that look?” Howard asked coldly.

to perform? That would be quite unfair to Gwendolyn, leaving her in a lonesome marriage. But with her medical skills, she should