Chapter 163

“Hello?” Gwendolyn panted slightly, speaking into the phone, “Who’s this?”

Howard squinted his eyes, nipping gently at her earlobe, eliciting a startled yelp from her.

“Mr. Chadwick!”

Gwendolyn scolded with a playful annoyance. “You shouldn’t..

The caller on the other end breathed heavily, then abruptly hung up.

Howard raised an eyebrow, creating a space between them.

“Have you been getting a lot of these calls lately?” Howard asked thoughtfully

Gwendolyn nodded. “Some don’t speak when I answer, others are just looking for medical advice. But with my finger injured like this, I can’t practice at the moment. The hospital has been on my case for a while and Dr. Yates wants me back, even if it’s just to be their poster girl”

“They all adore you Gwen Howard brushed her hair behind her ear, saying, “111 drive you home, then I need to deal with Jarvis at the station”

“No need, I can manage on my own.” Gwendolyn didn’t want to impose on his time.

“I have Cliff drop you off then.”

“Okay”

was wary

fell to her shoulder his fingers playfully tugging at her strap, a chuckle hidden in his

their attraction, self–control

She bit her lip, adjusting her clothes.

car is right out

know Goodbye, Mr.

tiptoed and pecked a kiss on the comer of his

she

with the complexities of

and she continued to provoke

spirits high as she

was in the living room, pacing restlessly.

as he spotted her, he quickly rose to his feet and called.

halted, greeting

you to come with me, Gwendolyn? It’s urgent,

Gwendolyn hesitated.

begging you,” he interrupted.

reluctantly nodded. Jameson and Roselind had always treated her well, almost better than her

were a good girl. Let’s

arm and

Gwendolyn looking at the familiar scenery. “Are we

I don’t have anyone else I can trust. It’s not at

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