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.

South Sea pearl surrounded by a

“Mr. Chadwick, this…”

for the cufflinks you gave me. Try

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

help,” Howard

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

Standing?

at him, afraid to even blink. Her

voice trembled. “Mr. Chadwick, you’re standing! You can stand!”

his figure rivaling that of a top male model. He looked at her with a

Dr. Gwen here. His eyes

soothing as a

excitedly and shouted, “I’m so

is our little secret.”

his arms around her waist.

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

Her voice was soft, her eyes reflecting his image.

heart as he said, “Thanks for being

rising on her toes to kiss his cheek.

you has been my fortune as well,” she

a fire igniting within

time, he felt his desire for her, a yearning that manifested physically. His heart raced with thoughts of crossing boundaries.

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