And The Daddy Is… The Infertile Guy?!

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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.

blocked in his path. Your

the mention of her mother, Gwendolyn rose swiftly and

Outside the villa.

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 like mine has it hard.”

comely, was now even more apparent in its distress.

was icy as he responded, “Your hardships are of no concern to Gwendolyn. Why then

her chest, her sobs heart–wrenching. “I realize my mistakes. I swear I will make it up to Gwendolyn.”

voice steady. “You want to make amends because you found out about Mr. White’s identity, don’t

Gwen! I truly regret my actions!”

Yet to forgive so easily was something she could not do.

poorly? Didn’t you declare Vivien to be your daughter?” Gwendolyn aske cily.

nothing but berate and beat me,”

was a pitiable

pity often

publicly renounced our relationship: Gwendolyn stated, her voice firm. “We are no

Her

her gaze filled

Enoch called out, “you and Howard go ahead.

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