Chapter 101

“I do not need that thing!”

Gwendolyn quickly pressed down on his hand. “It’s unnecessary.”

Howard raised an eyebrow and suddenly realized something, his lips curving into a smile. You might find a use for it.”

Her eyes glistened with unshed tears as she shook her head. “That’s not for me to use.”

It was for him!

Howard teased her. “Then tell me what it is.”

Her cheeks flushed, struggling to find the words. “Mr. Chadwick, your legs haven’t fully recovered. It’s not quite appropriate.”

A soft chuckle escaped Howard’s throat as he opened his palm to reveal a beautifully wrapped small gift box.

“Gwendolyn, this is a gift for you,” he said softly.

The girl had no jewelry to speak of. The delicate emerald jade bracelet she once wore was tucked away. When she heard it was worth a small fortune, she dared not wear it again for fear of damaging it.

Gwendolyn misunderstood his intentions and felt exceedingly embarrassed.

She took the small gift box, opened it, and found a pearl necklace inside.

surrounded by a halo of diamonds.

“Mr. Chadwick, this…”

return for the cufflinks you

warmth surged in Gwendolyn’s chest. She took the necklace and attempted to clasp it. But the clasp was

me help,” Howard

her as Howard took the necklace from her, lifting her hair with

Standing?

him, afraid to even blink. Her eyes

trembled. “Mr. Chadwick, you’re standing! You

top male model. He looked at her with a

our Dr. Gwen here. His eyes had warmth in them melting

voice as soothing as a

and

It is our little secret.”

wrapped his arms around her waist. Gwendolyn looked up

embraced her while standing, and she seemed so delicate in his presence.

Chadwick, I never imagined…” Her voice was

heart as he said, “Thanks for being here for me, Gwendolyn.”

rising on her toes

been my fortune as

a fire

desire for her, a yearning that manifested physically. His heart raced

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