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.

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

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

entire family.” Howard was curt, ending the call with a

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

nerve! Heartless beast. I quit

at the Bayridge Hospital’s private suite, chaos

in a hospital gown, was throwing a temper

a cripple mocking me? It

its untimely

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 her wrist and

bracelet was

wasn’t… I swear! Vivien

the suite swung open, and a nurse stood there, whispering a reminder. “Please keep it down, sir. The other

got money to burn! Now get lost!”

his rage, he was devoid of any semblance of

voice intoned. Jarvis stood at the door, his face an unreadable mask. “What a disgrace you