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Chapter 158

The security room was overflowing with gifts, a testament to the overzealous generosity of the townsfolk

“You call me if you need anything.” Gwendolyn murmured, her voice as soft as the morning breeze

“know Bayridge City like the back of my hand. I won’t get lost.”

Enoch found her fussing unnecessary Grabbing his things, he headed out the door.

Howard watched her, a playful smile tugging at the corners of his mouth as he lightly grazed her nose with his fingertip and teased, “My little busybody”

Her cheeks flushed. “I am not,” Gwendolyn protested

“Would you like to be? Howard’s gaze was deep and meaningful as he looked at her.

Her lips pressed together, a shy warmth blooming within her

Marina, who had been observing their tender exchange, covered her mouth to stifle a giggle.

“Enjoy your breakfast at leisure. Il take out the trash,‘ she said, lifting two bags of garbage before stepping outside, only to return moments later with a startled cry.

“Good heavens, that gave me a fright!”

Marina hurried back inside.

happened, Marina?” Gwendolyn asked, frowning slightly

“Mr.

path.

swiftly and walked out, Howard close behind her.

Outside the villa.

pleading through her tears, Mr. White, Nicolette and you are old friends. My long absence from Gwendolyn’s life was fraught with difficulties. In these times, a woman with a past

now even more apparent in its

as he responded, “Your hardships are of no concern to

chest, her sobs heart–wrenching. “I realize my mistakes. I swear I will

voice steady. “You want to make amends because you found

Gwen! I truly regret

to forgive so easily

Sawyer family treat you poorly? Didn’t you declare Vivien to be your

do nothing but berate and beat me,”

a pitiable

often accompanied disdain.

stated, her voice firm. “We are

Her

her gaze

out, “you and Howard go

to understand that neither standing by idly nor offering forgiveness was in her

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