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.

longer resides here,” Marina offered, cleverly catching onto her thoughts.

“Mom, you’re as strong

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

that hurts!”

room, they found

and they turned

Valor’s cheeks turned red at the sight of Gwendolyn,

unbearable. We’ve come specifically to express our gratitude.” Alberta handed over a check for $500,000, showcasing

waved it off. “It was

for you?” It seemed as though if Gwendolyn just nodded. Alberta would be ready to

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

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is worth a fortune. $500,000 is nothing.” Howard

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

look?” Howard asked

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