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

car door, and she thanked him with a nod.

of a camera captured her

next day at the medical department was like a pot of boiling water, with rumors

noticed as soon as she

Which other Chadwick could it be in

specifically asked for the most beautiful and professional intern from the acupuncture recovery department. Guess why he

all about a

could hardly contain

to impress, Gwendolyn felt a twinge of

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niece, Polly, who eagerly agreed

openly but Inwardly scoffed at

fortune,” she sniped at Gwendolyn, who was

down in tears,

“Polly, what happened?”

place the needles. How would

“He humiliated me, saying how did I even

from curling up into a smile.

frowned, “Mamie, your

She knew the basics inside out. This was her

said that Howard was already married and childless, but what did it matter

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