Chapter 42

“I found this under Mr. Howard’s bed while I was cleaning up. Ah…” Marina sighed with a touch of regret. “I’ve been around the block, you know.”

The item in question was instantly recognizable to her.

Upon seeing it, a chill seemed to spread through Howard’s surroundings.

Gwendolyn’s wide eyes were filled with confusion and innocence. She had never encountered such pills before.

“Howard, you’ve always been my pride and joy.” Roselind said, shaking her head in

disappointment, “If it was your father using these, I could understand. But you’re so young… Why rush things?”

“Honey, spare me some dignity. When it comes to educating the kids, leave me out of it,” Jameson pleaded.

What was wrong with a middle–aged man taking some sexual medicine?

“Shut up,” Roselind snapped.

Jameson shrank back, suddenly as meek as a quail.

“I know you newlyweds are eager, but the doctor said you need to take care of your health. There might still be a chance for recovery,” Roselind said earnestly, “Howard, there’s plenty of time ahead. Besides, you once said… you wanted Gwendolyn to remain chaste if anything were to happen to you. How could you…?”

but to force the

the conversation, but one thing became clear to her. This blue

pride.

puzzled expression, Howard turned ashen and he clenched

did Nathan throw it in your room

as glacial pools, burned with anger. His hands balled into fists, veins standing out against his skin, knuckles white.

the mounting tension, Gwendolyn swallowed hard and said, “Howard didn’t take

asked

his body. She

you haven’t taken them, you’re not allowed to in the future.”

Chapter 42

one worry to rest.

upstairs to rest. I have a few words for

“Of course.

elevator, quick to

controversy.

beside her, “Sit down, let’s chat.”

more she looked at Gwendolyn, the more she took a

and sat

you, living like a nun, but… some things shouldn’t be rushed,” Roselind said with heavy implication, “When he’s better, won’t it

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