And The Daddy Is… The Infertile Guy?!

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.

photos and boasting to friends on social

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

Gwendolyn said, holding

your grandma’s been sick, need any cash? I’ve got some savings, happy to lend you some.”

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

need, I can manage,” Gwendolyn replied quietly, continuing her meal and sipping her drink. Mamie kept the conversation going and topped off

was subtle, which tasted rather

warm and her head heavy. Gwendolyn shook her

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and excused herself to Mamle, “I’m going to the ladies‘ room.”

her lips. She knew Gwendolyn

corridor wall for support. Her phone

caller ID,

was soft and vulnerable like

paused, amidst laughter.

Howard in

she slurred, rubbing her cheeks, her words tumbling out with less restraint than