And The Daddy Is… The Infertile Guy?!

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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lip. “Will my Dr. Gwen seek revenge? Will my drink tomorrow be spiked with something bitter?”

Gwendolyn assured

her, and Gwendolyn’s legs nearly gave out as

to the floor.

going to my room,” she said lightly as she

soft chuckle, cursing under his

As partners in

from innocent.

break the ambiguous barrier between

next day and called out as Gwendolyn descended the

Gwendolyn self–consciously adjusted the scarf wrapped around her

the night before. It was as if he was retaliating for the foolish

wrap up in a scarf?”

a bit chilly.” Replying, Gwendolyn sat down at the breakfast table.

She started on her portion without looking up.

it must be

could have you wearing

Gwendolyn noticed the pile of parcels in the

and friends. Our second branch may have fallen from grace, but we’re still

those from unfamiliar senders.

friends

offered, quickly finishing her meal to