Chapter 56

Gwendolyn’s heart fluttered with a mixture of anticipation and warmth at the words.

“Don’t joke about this.”

Howard sighed with a hint of resignation, “Alright. I’ve been laid up in the hospital with a nasty bug, and Bainbridge is getting cockler by the day, slipping up more than ever. Wait till Grandpa’s 70th birthday bash, I’ve got a little ‘present‘ for them.”

He was plotting to give Bainbridge a false sense of security, to get him to sign a bet–the–company deal without a second thought.

Gwendolyn poured him a glass of warm water.

Taking the glass, Howard took a sip and said, “You head home tonight, bring your medical kit over. We’ll have our acupuncture sessions here in the hospital.”

“Mr. Chadwick, I…” Gwendolyn hesitated.

“I know.” His eyes were deep, seeing right through her, “You don’t want our relationship out in the open. Tomorrow, I’ll make sure you’re officially in charge of this ward.”

Without further questions, Gwendolyn nodded.

“Go home. The driver’s waiting outside. Be safe out there. It’s late.” said Howard.

“I’ll be off then, goodbye.”

She was exhausted from a night full of shocks and surprises.

lab coat, Gwendolyn stepped out where her driver, Cliff,

Chadwick.” Greeting, he opened the car door, and she thanked him

camera captured her as she got into

the medical department was like a pot of boiling water, with rumors bubbling up everywhere. The interns were buzzing

as soon as she

other Chadwick could it be in Bayridge City?”

specifically asked for the most beautiful and professional intern from

all about a romantic fling,

hardly

Mamie and Polly primped and primed, ready to impress,

12:38

Mack was always looking out for his niece, Polly, who eagerly agreed Prancing around like a proud peacock,

Inwardly scoffed at the idea.

land the good fortune,” she sniped at Gwendolyn,

Polly came running down in tears, her makeup

“Polly, what happened?”

angina, asking where to place the needles. How would I know? I’m just an intern.”

saying how did I even get into this hospital?”

keep her lips from curling up into

frowned, “Mamie, your turn.”

She knew the basics inside out.

already married and childless, but what did it matter to her?

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