Chapter 71

They stepped out of the car.

With an air of calm, Howard said, “You must be tired today. Get some good sleep when you get home. Tomorrow’s the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chadwick Group’s new venture, and we need to be there.” His voice was detached, sounding like nothing had happened in the car earlier.

Gwendolyn let out a silent sigh of relief. He had warned her before about the loneliness of their marriage, that not even a fleeting craving was permissible.

It was just the medication talking, not genuine desire.

Part of her felt relieved, yet there was an unexpected disappointment.

“Will Roselind and Jeannie be attending?” Gwendolyn inquired.

“They don’t want to. They said it would be too distressing,” Howard replied, understanding their sentiments. But he couldn’t quite explain that tomorrow was for spectacle, not for adding to one’s troubles.

“Okay then. Goodnight, Mr. Chadwick.”

“Goodnight.”

After exchanging good–nights, Gwendolyn retreated to her room. She was tired yet felt oddly alert after a hot shower. Lying in bed, she couldn’t resist scrolling through the photos on her phone.

The photographer’s assistant had sent her the original shots.

Recalling the passionate kiss from earlier and the shameless indulgence in the car, she curled her toes in embarrassment.

“Get a grip, Gwendolyn. Mr. Chadwick’s just been on some strong tonics lately. He didn’t mean anything

had ended

she couldn’t bring herself

modern bridal gown and decided to show it

the countryside. The doctors said she had recuperated as

sleepiness quickly overcame her. She slept

had prepared a delicious

day, Mr. Chadwick mentioned craving a Flavor Symphony, and Mrs. Chadwick has been missing her pancakes,” Marina said as she put the purchased breakfast

Gwendolyn whispered with

wearing light makeup, slightly different from her usual look.

enjoy. I’ll go check on Mr. Chadwick’s medicine,” Marina said, always happy to be bustling

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glass of fresh milk. “Calcium is important, Mr. Chadwick

Indeed, he replied.

I need to do anything special for today’s groundbreaking ceremony?” she asked, turning to him. Howard and

had a hunch that Howard had an ace up

by my side and look pretty,” he said elegantly, eating his breakfast. “Don’t try to be a hero.”

wanting

for the ceremony at

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