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.

magnificent South Sea pearl surrounded by a halo

“Mr. Chadwick, this…”

the cufflinks you gave me.

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

help,” Howard suddenly offered.

shadow cast over her as Howard took the necklace from her, lifting her hair with his fingers to

Standing?

at him, afraid to even blink.

“Mr. Chadwick, you’re standing!

top male model. He looked at her with a calm

to our Dr. Gwen here. His eyes

soothing as a plano’s melody.

and shouted, “I’m so

down. It is our little secret.”

arms around her waist. Gwendolyn looked

the first time he had embraced her while standing, and she seemed

voice was soft, her eyes reflecting his

felt a warmth spread through his heart as he said,

rising on her toes to kiss his

has been my fortune as well,” she said with

fire igniting

her, a yearning that manifested physically. His heart

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