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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!”

garbage, Marina hurried back inside.

Gwendolyn

“Mr.

in his path.

the mention of her mother, Gwendolyn rose swiftly and walked out,

Outside the villa.

Gwendolyn’s life was fraught with difficulties. In these times, a woman with a past like mine has it hard.” Her tears were pitiful as she continued, “I bear these bruises from the Sawyer family’s

was now even

hardships are of no concern to Gwendolyn. Why then do you persist in causing

my mistakes. I swear I will

“You want to make amends because you found

I truly regret

to forgive so easily was

family treat you poorly? Didn’t you declare Vivien to

berate and beat me,” Gemma sobbed.

a

often accompanied

our relationship: Gwendolyn stated, her voice firm. “We are

Her

gaze filled with

“you and Howard go ahead. I’ll handle

made the decision for her. He knew Gwendolyn well enough to understand that neither standing by idly

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