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.

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

answer, Howard was immediately met with Nathan’s frantic voice, “Howard! Why on earth have you blocked me everywhere? What did I do to tick

tick off my entire family.” Howard was curt, ending the call with a decisive flick, followed by

of self–pity, but when he tried to call

I quit being CEO of Summit

of night, at the Bayridge Hospital’s

was

cripple mocking me? It was all deliberate!”

its untimely

calm down. Nobody knew it was a forgery at first,” Vivien tried

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think you deserve it? Are you mocking me too? He yanked the jade bracelet from her wrist and hurled it

million–dollar bracelet was

swear!

door to the suite swung open, and a nurse stood there, whispering a reminder. “Please keep it down, sir. The other patients have complained. You have to pay for anything

money to burn!

his rage, he was devoid of any semblance

I get lost as well?” a deep voice intoned. Jarvis stood at the door, his face an unreadable mask.