Chapter 106

Under Gwendolyn’s puzzled gaze, he stretched out his hand, resting it upon the hem of her dress. With a gentle tug, he pulled a corner of the fabric,

“You’re showing,” he said, his voice restrained and calm.

Gwendolyn glanced down and quickly pulled her skirt over her knees, murmuring, “You better sit back down in your wheelchair before Marina catches us.”

The lingering warmth on her thigh left a tingling sensation, prompting her to tighten her posture.

Feeling the awkwardness in the air, Gwendolyn hastily changed the subject. “Mr. Chadwick, you can only stand for short periods right now. You need to take proper care of yourself, and I’ve got a rehabilitation plan for you.”

She believed he would return to his old self when completing the rehabilitation.

“I’ll listen to you.” Howard slowly settled back into his wheelchair. His gaze was serene, but his fingers absentmindedly stroked the armrest. “You should get some rest. Jeannie might get scared tonight. I’ll stay with her. Good night!”

“Hmm.”

Howard watched her ascend the stairs with light, quick steps.

The next day, Nathan sent a suit and jewelry early in the morning, along with an entire styling and makeup team.

at the luxury gift boxes in the living room. and felt her head spin.

turned to Howard and Gwendolyn and asked, “Howard, Gwen, did you just say we’re going to Grandpa’s 70th birthday

she was still hungover, hearing things.

Howard replied indifferently.

okay? Why are you talking nonsense so early? It’s not

want to go?” Howard asked.

head vehemently but

that Howard and Gwendolyn might be bullied. One was in a wheelchair, the other

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ties with the Chadwick family? If you do, it isn’t the Docasion to make amends. Do you know how many people will be

high society would

you. You hit his crony yesterday. He won’t let that

her, it was like walking

going to make

party? That’s worse! The party will be full of professional bodyguards. How could one Cliff possibly take on so many trained fighters!”

fine. If you’re scared, stay

don’t understand the gravity of the situation.”

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