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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

happened, Marina?” Gwendolyn asked,

“Mr.

is blocked in his path. Your mother’s here.” Marina blurted out.

Gwendolyn rose swiftly and walked out, Howard close behind her.

Outside the villa.

friends. My long absence from Gwendolyn’s life was fraught with difficulties. In these times, a woman with a past like mine has it hard.” Her tears

even more apparent

he responded, “Your hardships are of no concern to Gwendolyn. Why then do you

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

steady. “You want to make amends because

truly

to forgive

you poorly? Didn’t you declare Vivien to

nothing but berate and beat me,” Gemma sobbed. “Herman has

a pitiable

pity often

renounced our relationship: Gwendolyn stated, her voice firm. “We are no longer family.”

Her

her gaze filled

Howard go ahead. I’ll

to understand that neither standing by idly

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