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 issue

her. This blue pill was for

pride.

Howard turned ashen and he clenched

throw it in your room to frame you?”

couldn’t it be his?” Howard’s eyes, cold as glacial pools, burned with anger. His hands balled into fists, veins standing out against his skin,

swallowed hard and said, “Howard

Roselind asked

Gwendolyn confirmed. She had been doing a daily check–up on his body.

haven’t taken them, you’re not

Chapter 42

she had put one worry to rest. “I’m confiscating these.”

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

“Of course.

the elevator, quick to leave the hotbed of

controversy.

Roselind patted the seat beside her, “Sit down, let’s

at Gwendolyn, the more she took a liking to

and sat down

this is hard for you, living like a nun, but… some things shouldn’t be rushed,” Roselind

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