Chapter 87

Howard was the epitome of a man who, despite his aloof and unattainable demeanor, could speak with an undercurrent of sensuality that sent a flush to Gwendolyn’s cheeks.

She tried to feign indifference, her pretty face set in defiance. “Not true.”

“What about… trying mouth–to–mouth again? You can teach me this time,” he suggested, locking his gaze with hers.

“No way.” Gwendolyn shook her head.

Howard watched her in silence, his gaze making her feel uneasy.

“Mr. Chadwick, I’m going to freshen up and rest. Go to bed early,” she said, nearly fleeing the scene. But as she hopped down from the washbasin, Howard gripped her firmly.

She tumbled straight into his arms.

“It’s so unfair,” he said with amusement, his stern face inching closer. “You satisfy your cravings and don’t care about my feelings.”

“That’s not true.” Gwendolyn denied.

“Then I won’t hold back.” Without another word, he captured her swollen lips in a kiss that was all–consuming, leisurely, as if he had all the time in the world to unravel her.

Gwendolyn’s mind felt sluggish, intoxicated by the faint scent of his cologne and the subtle aroma of the whiskey on his breath.

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Dr. Gwen seek revenge? Will

wouldn’t do that.” Gwendolyn

legs nearly gave out as she touched down

to the floor.

to my room,” she said lightly as

a soft chuckle, cursing under his

they were like strangers. As partners in an agreement, they

from innocent.

dared to break the ambiguous barrier between them.

called out as Gwendolyn descended the stairs. “Mrs. Chadwick, breakfast is

scarf

if he was retaliating

outside. Why wrap up in a scarf?” Marina asked curiously.

Replying, Gwendolyn sat down at the

down. She started on

“Yrah, it

summer, with temperatures that could have you wearing fur one moment

pile of parcels in the

may have fallen from grace, but we’re still part of the Chadwick family,” Marina explained while sorting through the packages.

aside those from unfamiliar

close friends awaited Howard’s attention.

Gwendolyn offered, quickly

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