Chapter 53

Just shy of 8 a.m., Gwendolyn reached the hospital entrance.

Out of nowhere, a figure darted forward. Scott intercepted her, gripping her wrist tightly.

“Gwendolyn, please forgive me.”

“Scott, let go of me.”

The last thing Gwendolyn expected was for Scott to cause a scene at the hospital. With the constant stream of people, all eyes were now on them.

Tears rimmed his eyes, Scott dropped to his knees and pleaded, “I don’t care if you were the side chick, I just want you back. I can give you money. I know you got into Bayridge Hospital by pulling strings. Otherwise, a country girl like you, without connections or clout, how could you…”

Passersby began to gossip and point at Gwendolyn, “Shameless, playing the field.”

“The morals of the world are declining. Nowadays, even pretty young girls are looking for shortcuts.”

Their words were encircling Gwendolyn, weighing her down.

“He’s not my boyfriend.” Gwendolyn retorted sharply, “Keep your hands off me, or I’m calling the cops.”

“Someone talks some sense into her. Her name’s Gwendolyn, an intern in the Acupuncture and Rehabilitation department, and she’s my girlfriend. She’s been fooling around with some rich old men, and I don’t want her going down the wrong path.”

deliberately spread Gwendolyn’s personal details. Mamie had said Gwendolyn was dumped by her sugar daddy, tarnishing her reputation and leaving her with nowhere

nothing but resentment. Everything his family touched seemed to crumble, and

you should be grateful for such a devoted boyfriend.”

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and age, it was far too easy to spread rumors about a beautiful woman. No one would waste their time seeking the truth.

call the police, someone in the crowd knocked it out of her hand.

entrance, clear out.” Several security guards

“Move along

Mr.

down to pick up Gwendolyn’s phone, his cold gaze resting

entrance

tilt of his neck, retorted, “Since when is talking

crime?”

my employee’s ability to work,” Sanford said with impatience, “Security, take him to the security office

so quickly.” Scott’s complaints were cut short as security led

breath, her fingers trembling, a blaze

offering her the

Hamilton, Gwendolyn said, steadying her voice.

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