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 where her driver, Cliff,

the car door, and she thanked him with

captured her as she got

a pot of boiling water, with rumors bubbling up everywhere. The

soon

other Chadwick could it

intern from the acupuncture recovery department. Guess why he wants the prettiest

all about a romantic

young nurses could hardly contain their excitement.

to impress, Gwendolyn

12:38

Polly, who eagerly agreed Prancing

but Inwardly scoffed at the

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

Polly came running down

“Polly, what happened?”

about angina, asking where to place the needles. How would I

sobbed, struggling for breath, “He humiliated me, saying how did I even

lips from curling up into

“Mamie, your

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

was already married and childless, but what did it matter

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