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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

happened, Marina?” Gwendolyn asked,

“Mr.

is blocked in his path. Your

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

Outside the villa.

My long absence from Gwendolyn’s life was fraught with difficulties. In these times, a woman with a past

comely, was now even more apparent in

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

mistakes. I swear

her voice steady. “You want to make amends because you found out about

I truly regret my actions!”

to forgive so easily

declare Vivien to be your daughter?” Gwendolyn

and beat me,” Gemma

was a pitiable tale

pity often

her voice firm. “We

Her

her gaze filled with unresolved resentment.

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

knew Gwendolyn well enough to understand that neither standing by idly

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