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.

catching onto her

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

you on about!” Alberta, fuming, playfully slapped his back. She

hurts!”

Gwendolyn and Howard entered the living room, they found Valor

they

cheeks turned red at the sight of Gwendolyn, stumbling over his words.

what could have happened is unbearable. We’ve come specifically to express our gratitude.” Alberta handed over a check for $500,000, showcasing her

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

Gwendolyn just nodded. Alberta would be ready

family’s way. They loved to throw money around. He took the check and placed it

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Peterson’s life is worth a

Rumors were rife that Howard was finished. Valor felt a pang

look?” Howard asked coldly.

her in a lonesome marriage. But with her medical skills, she should be able