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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

Gwendolyn asked, frowning

“Mr.

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

mother, Gwendolyn rose swiftly and

Outside the villa.

fraught with difficulties. In these times, a woman with a past like mine has

usually so comely, was now even more apparent

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

mistakes. I swear I will make it up to

“You want to make amends because

truly regret my actions!”

her heart conflicted. Yet to forgive so

Didn’t you declare Vivien to be your daughter?”

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

a pitiable tale

often accompanied disdain.

our relationship: Gwendolyn stated, her voice firm.

Her

gaze filled

out, “you and Howard go ahead. I’ll handle

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

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