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…?”

was one thing, but to force the issue

listened, somewhat lost in the conversation, but one thing became clear to her. This blue

pride.

expression, Howard turned ashen and he

almost laughed, “What, did Nathan throw it in your

his?” Howard’s eyes, cold as glacial pools, burned with anger. His hands balled into fists, veins standing out against his skin,

the mounting tension, Gwendolyn swallowed hard and

asked

a daily check–up on his body. She added, “Mr. Thomas did visit

them, you’re not allowed to in

Chapter 42

she had put one worry to rest.

I have a few words for Gwendolyn,” she said,

“Of course.

wheelchair towards the elevator, quick to

controversy.

seat beside her, “Sit down, let’s

she looked at Gwendolyn, the more she took

over and sat

but… some things shouldn’t be rushed,” Roselind said with heavy implication, “When

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