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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!”

the garbage, Marina

happened, Marina?” Gwendolyn asked, frowning

“Mr.

in his path. Your mother’s here.”

of her mother, Gwendolyn rose swiftly

Outside the villa.

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.” Her tears were pitiful as she continued, “I bear these bruises from the Sawyer

comely, was now even more apparent in

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

heart–wrenching. “I realize my mistakes. I swear I

to make amends because you

truly regret

kneeling, her heart conflicted. Yet to forgive so easily was something she could not

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

but berate and beat me,”

a pitiable

pity often accompanied

Gwendolyn stated, her voice firm. “We are no longer

Her

slightly, her gaze filled

Enoch called out, “you and Howard

her. He knew Gwendolyn well enough to understand that neither standing by idly nor

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