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.

by a halo of diamonds. It was

“Mr. Chadwick, this…”

return for the cufflinks you gave me. Try

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

me help,” Howard suddenly

took the necklace from her, lifting her hair with his fingers to

Standing?

to even blink. Her eyes moistened and reddened.

Chadwick, you’re standing!

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His eyes had warmth in

soothing as a plano’s

and

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around her waist. Gwendolyn looked up into

he had embraced her while standing, and

I never imagined…” Her voice was soft,

through his heart as he said, “Thanks for being here for me,

and she looked at him, rising on her

my fortune as well,” she said with pure sincerity.

a fire igniting within him.

he felt his desire for her, a yearning that manifested physically.

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