And The Daddy Is… The Infertile Guy?!

Chapter 44

He prodded her forehead with his finger, the gesture both teasing and affectionate. “Clear all the clutter. Remember, we’ve got a deal.”

Gwendolyn’s smile spread like warmth on a chilly day. “Yes, we have an agreement,” she echoed, deliberately pushing aside the memory of that night. If Mr. Chadwick could let it go, why should she fret?

The twinkle in Howard’s eyes faded as he asked, “Ever got yourself sloshed before?”

“Back in the sticks, I brewed all sorts of moonshine. Had a sip now and again.” Her tolerance was laughable, barely enough to wet her lips. On the other hand, Mr. White and…

Gwendolyn snapped back to the present, her gaze settling on Howard. “Some time, I’ll treat you to a batch. Those tonics were chock–full of the good stuff, great for vitality and vigor.”

Howard nodded.

“It’s late. Mr. Chadwick, good night.”

“Go get some rest.”

With a spring in her step, Gwendolyn left the master bedroom.

Howard chuckled softly, looking down. Since when had he been the type to go easy on someone? Yet, he found himself reluctant to give her a hard time.

of his cellphone on the nightstand interrupted his musings. It was an unknown. number.

Why on earth have you blocked me everywhere? What did I do to tick you

tick off my entire family.” Howard was curt, ending the

sick. I slaved away for you…” Nathan was full of self–pity, but when he tried

quit being CEO

the

bucks! He’s laughing at me!” Bainbridge, clad in a hospital gown, was throwing a temper tantrum, while Vivien cowered in the corner, shivering

mocking me? It

lamp met its untimely demise.

knew it was a forgery at first,”

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you think you deserve it? Are you mocking me too? He yanked the jade bracelet from

was shattered into

I swear! Vivien was

reminder. “Please keep it down, sir. The other patients have complained. You have

to

he was devoid of any

well?” a deep voice intoned. Jarvis stood at the door, his face an unreadable mask. “What a disgrace you are.”