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

her feigned indifference, Howard almost

a similar comment but hadn’t

lost his

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

sight of the profile picture, an elegant white swan.

head to the

once easy–going expression

was already waiting outside. Gwendolyn fell silent,

in front of Chadwick Manor.

Gwendolyn’s hand. “What I have to do today might shock the masses. You may wait

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her head. “I want to stay with you, Mr. Chadwick.”

Fine

manor, looking down her nose

his

M. Howard is here,” the butler gently announced as he opened the

in.” Warren’s voice

Howard entered the

sat in his rocker. Spotting Gwendolyn, his eyes flashed

go, she’s right there

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