Chapter 26

Howard sat on the edge of his bed, his coat hanging loosely on his frame, revealing a hint of his chiseled abs, “With master Gwen by my side, it won’t make a difference.

Gwendolyn spoke in a hushed tone, “Don’t call me that, I’m just an average medical student, and I haven’t even graduated yet,”

Leaning in closer, Howard lowered his voice, “Sweetheart, do you have no clue?”

She was worthy of being called master.

When did that Mr. White start backing Gwendolyn up and singing her praises?

“Huh?” Gwendolyn looked at him, puzzled,

“Never mind. Just go ahead and prepare that herbal bath you mentioned,” Howard didn’t burst her bubble, believing she was bound to make a name for herself in Bayridge City.

“Let me start with some acupuncture to get your energy flowing properly. Whoever worked on you last got a few spots wrong,” Gwendolyn said, pulling out a worn, gray medicine kit from under the bed. The needle pack, washed to a pale white, held a set of silver needles.

Clearly cherished, Howard thought it a pity.

Waldo ain’t worth squat!

She deserved to wield gold needles!

fingers before gently inserting it into his skin. Soft wool was wrapped around the needle head, burning with a soothing

oval face, almond eyes, and lips that turned up slightly, lending her an air of purity.

phone?” he

she said casually, handing it to him without a second thought as she continued with the

her phone, opening the contacts to find

catching sight of a few messages that darkened his

her ears turning red, the blush spreading down her delicate

Utterly embarrassed!

changed it to “Hubby“?

declaring, “Your label was too formal, which could raise

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me as?” Gwendolyn

my leg’s a

checking his legs again. She was so easy

Howard asked casually, having seen some overly affectionate

I can just

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