Chapter 88

it took a while for them to sort out the deliveries, and only then did Howard emerge from the indoor elevátor. He had changed into formal attire, his black suit adorned with sapphire and diamond cufflinks that caught the light with every move.

It was very noticeable.

Gwendolyn glanced at him, a playful smirk curling her lips.

“Good morning, sir. Better hurry up and have breakfast,” Marina said, “Mr. Warren wants to see you.”

“I know.”

Howard approached the breakfast table, and Gwendolyn followed, getting him a glass of milk.

“Mr. Chadwick, about last night…”

“Did our miracle doctor not blackout?” His gaze lifted to meet hers. “I thought you’d forget again.”

Gwendolyn got nervous, carefully finding her words. “Mr. Chadwick, you said before… about dopamine being beyond one’s control. Just a craving, I understand.”

How could she ask him for mouth–to–mouth? This morning, she had rehearsed many excuses, determined to stay calm and not blush when facing him.

He

feigned indifference, Howard almost laughed in exasperation.

had made a similar comment but

he lost

He frowned, opened it, and promptly deleted the conversation without a

profile

to the

easy–going expression mixed

Gwendolyn fell

up in front of Chadwick

to do today might shock the masses. You may wait in the

10:47

to stay with you,

Fine

manor, looking down her

the master bedroom, Warren rested in his rocking chair with his eyes closed.

butler gently announced as he opened

in.” Warren’s voice was heavy with

Howard entered the

his rocker. Spotting Gwendolyn, his eyes flashed with obvious distaste. “What is she

I go, she’s right there with me.” Howard’s tone was indifferent.

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