Chapter 151

In Bayridge Hospital’s inpatient ward, the room was filled with the sterile scent of antiseptics and a tense silence.

Gwendolyn sat obediently on the hospital bed, her eyes brimming with tears as she gazed at the elderly man before her

“Mr. White,” she choked out.

“There, there, my dear It’s been tough, hasn’t it?” Enoch let out a weary sigh. “I had my reasons for keeping my identity from you

Circumstances had forced his hand. If it were up to Enoch, he’d have stayed off the radar, away from certain prying eyes.

“I don’t blame you. It’s just a lot to take in Gwendolyn murmured, feeling as if she’d been hit by a bolt from the blue.

Hearing this, Enoch managed a gentle smile and said, “Give me your hand, let me see.”

Gwendolyn obediently extended her bandaged hands.

Enoch carefully unwound the bandages, revealing her fingers, raw and crusted with blood. Her fingers were still swollen from surgery, like plump little sausages, a frightening sight.

Concentrated, Enoch took a fine needle and expertly inserted it into specific points along her hand.

the room, Valor nudged Howard with his

glanced at

scolding himself, said, “Of

he sought recognition, “I’ve been working my tail off, day and night. I’ve done everything you asked me to. I’m pretty

the talk around the social circles, splashing money around

Howard responded noncommittally.

Howard again, “How about your fertility issues?

patience, his focus on Gwendolyn.

boring just waiting here. Imagine how miserable Bainbridge must be feeling right now.

but his idle chatter could be

at the mere mention of Bainbridge.

suffer” said Howard icily.

right? After what happened to Gwendolyn, there’s no way you’d let it go.” Despite his impulsiveness, Valor was sharp when it counted.

offered him a chilling smile that sent shivers down

man with

set down the needle and turned to Valor,

“Right away!”

a helpful lackey, presenting a glass of water

wise sage.”

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