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

Howard almost

a similar comment but hadn’t

he lost

lit up, displaying a message. He frowned, opened it, and promptly deleted the conversation without a second glance.

accidentally caught sight of the profile picture,

head to the manor.”

expression mixed with

Gwendolyn fell silent, following

car pulled up in

hand. “What I have to do today

10:47

want to stay with

Fine

manor, looking down her nose at them

his rocking chair with his eyes closed.

the butler gently announced

voice was heavy

Howard entered the

sat in his rocker. Spotting Gwendolyn, his eyes flashed

wife, so where I go, she’s right there with me.” Howard’s tone

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