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 laughed in

a similar comment but hadn’t expected this reaction

he lost his

the table lit up, displaying a message. He frowned, opened it, and promptly deleted the

profile picture, an elegant white swan.

head to

easy–going expression mixed

Gwendolyn fell silent,

pulled up in front of Chadwick Manor.

do today might

10:47

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

Fine

the manor, looking down

master bedroom, Warren rested in his rocking

butler gently

in.” Warren’s voice was heavy

entered the room.

Warren sat in his rocker. Spotting Gwendolyn, his eyes flashed with

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

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