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.

Gwendolyn stepped out

opened the car door, and she thanked him with a

captured her

of boiling water, with rumors bubbling up everywhere. The interns were buzzing with gossip.

as soon as

Which other Chadwick could it be in Bayridge City?”

most beautiful and professional intern from the acupuncture recovery department. Guess why he wants the prettiest one?”

heirs… they’re all about a romantic fling, aren’t

hardly contain

Mamie and Polly primped and primed, ready to impress, Gwendolyn felt a twinge of amusement.

12:38

always looking out for his niece, Polly, who eagerly agreed Prancing around like a proud peacock, she headed upstairs.

openly but Inwardly scoffed at the idea.

good fortune,” she sniped at Gwendolyn, who was busying herself

Polly came running down in tears, her makeup

“Polly, what happened?”

asking where to place the needles. How

me, saying how did I even get into

fought to keep her lips from

frowned, “Mamie,

Mamie strutted forward, confident she was no empty–headed beauty like Polly. She knew the basics inside

married and childless, but what

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