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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her, gently biting her lip. “Will my Dr. Gwen seek revenge? Will my drink tomorrow be

do that.” Gwendolyn assured him

and Gwendolyn’s legs nearly gave

to the floor.

room,” she said lightly as

cursing under his breath as he glanced down.

were like strangers. As

from innocent.

dared to break the ambiguous

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

self–consciously adjusted the scarf wrapped around

if he was retaliating for the foolish thing she’d done

Why wrap up in a scarf?” Marina asked

feel a bit chilly.” Replying, Gwendolyn

come down. She started on her portion without looking

“Yrah, it must be

way to summer, with temperatures that could have you

of parcels in the living room. “What’s

from grace, but we’re still part of

aside those from unfamiliar senders.

close friends awaited Howard’s

quickly finishing her

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