Chapter 52

Im gonna hit the shower,” said Gwendolyn.

She dropped her things and hurried back to her room for a quick shower and change into clean clothes. Finally, she knocked on Howard’s door.

“Come in.”

“Mr. Chadwick, I’m here for your acupuncture session,” she said, her voice hoarse and

weary.

Howard’s gaze remained fixed on her as she, like always, began the acupuncture treatment on his legs. Her delicate hands, pale and chapped from the work, stood out starkly.

She looked like a wilted lettuce, utterly spent.

“I’ll remove the needles in half an hour,” Saying, Gwendolyn tidied up her kit and sat down

to wait.

Howard didn’t speak, and he watched as Gwendolyn’s head slowly drooped until her eyes. closed and she dozed off against the rocking chair. He reached into the drawer for some hand lotion and wheeled closer.

The cool cream squirted into his palm, enveloping her hands as he gently massaged

them.

He figured she must’ve had a rough time at the hospital.

wouldn’t come home to complain. She never had anyone to complain

hour passed, and

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quietly pulled the needles out himself. A while later, Marina came upstairs with a tray

“Yes.”

must be

even

she wanted to get her diploma, maybe even stay on at Bayridge Hospital,

not if

apprentice.

wasn’t ready to reveal his

Bayridge Hospital tomorrow? See if they’re giving her

just leave the food here for Mrs. Chadwick to eat

left, he gently lifted Gwendolyn and placed her on the bed. She slept soundly, undisturbed

next morning

was next to hers. She slowly turned her head to see Howard’s handsome face.

Howard shifted his arm.

eyes, pretending to sleep, her heart

and you’ll be late for work,” said Howard, his morning voice rough and sexy.

pretend anymore and opened her eyes calmly, “Good morning, Mr. Chadwick.”

“Do you

lounged by the bed, his question laced

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