Chapter 28

Scott sparkled his eyes with obsession as he eagerly approached Gwendolyn, “Hey, Gwendolyn,”

Mamie put on her harmless face and took her hand with feigned affection, “Everyone’s here already, just waiting on you, Scott here wouldn’t start without you.”

Gwendolyn turned and asked, “Didn’t we say 6:30 for the meetup?” She wasn’t even late.

“Always punctual, Gwendolyn, Let’s head on in.” Scott, ever the gentleman, held the private dining room door open for her. “Saved you the best seat.”

Gwendolyn found herself seated between Mamie and Scott,

As she settled in, the others in the room gave her varied looks,

The timid ones whispered among themselves, while the bolder voices didn’t hesitate, “Gwendolyn, that dress looks like the latest spring collection and must’ve cost a pretty penny. Who got it for you?”

Her voice was soft and slow, “My family picked it out for me.” Roselind had also bought her a few things recently.

Someone snickered, “Family, huh? Guess sugar daddies count as family.”

“Your country grandma couldn’t afford to give…”

“Let’s not get distracted, folks. Time to eat,” Scott cut in with a warning glare, quelling the gossip hounds. After all, no one wanted to risk Scott’s wrath.

the room buzzed with people snapping photos and boasting to friends on social media, leaving

Gwendolyn a drink and comforted her, “They’re just jealous

said, holding her

mentioned your grandma’s been sick, need any cash? I’ve got some savings,

of Gwendolyn, Mamie always played the good Samaritan. They seemed

and sipping her drink. Mamie kept the conversation going and topped off her glass.

notice. The drink’s alcoholic content was subtle, which tasted rather good

warm and her head heavy. Gwendolyn

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herself to Mamle, “I’m going to the ladies‘

smile curling her lips. She

slightly, Gwendolyn made her way out, leaning against the corridor wall for

“Hubby” on the caller ID, her mind

voice was soft and vulnerable like a

paused, amidst laughter.

asked Howard in his

quite walk straight,” she slurred, rubbing her cheeks, her words tumbling out with less restraint

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