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 other side of the room, Valor nudged Howard with his elbow and whispered, “Do you think her hands

at

himself, said, “Of

you asked me to. I’m pretty awesome, right?” Dark circles shadowed his eyes from

the talk around the social circles, splashing money around and charming the

responded

poked Howard again, “How about your fertility issues?

without patience, his focus on

here. Imagine how miserable Bainbridge must be feeling right now. It’s got to be

talk for days, but his idle chatter could

darkened at the mere mention

deserves to suffer” said Howard

planning something big, right? After what happened to Gwendolyn, there’s no way you’d let it go.”

a chilling smile that sent shivers down Valor’s spine.

with schemes

needle and turned to

“Right away!”

like a helpful lackey, presenting a glass of water with a

wise sage.”

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