Chapter 185

Gwendolyn sneaked a peek at the ringing phone. It was a call from Nathan.

Howard picked up with a cool detachment in his voice. “What’s up?”

“Come on, man, we’re throwing a party!”

The background noise on Nathan’s end was a cacophony of chatter and music, seeping through the phone line.

“Not tonight, I’m booked.” Howard was quick with his rejection.

Gwendolyn gave him a curious glance, knowing full well that Nathan was his old college buddy.

“Don’t be like that! Look, Ryan and the gang are back in Bayridge City. They’ve set up a little reunion just to see you. Ever since that car wreck, you’ve been out of touch with everyone,” Nathan explained, his voice earnest.

He was genuinely hoping Howard would reconnect with his old life.

Nathan pressed on, “You planning on keeping Gwendolyn under wraps forever? We all know you’re hitched, and that your wife’s been mentored by that famous doctor. Time to show her off, right?”

His point hit home.

Gwendolyn was listening close by, getting the gist of the conversation.

“You up

licked her lips, “Mr. Thomas says it’s been ages since you’ve seen them. Maybe we

world, about the life he led before she came into the picture.

unbridled and gallant Howard was like,

“Alright”

said to Nathan, “Text me the address. Keep it

the other line, “Of course! It’s my first time meeting Gwendolyn.

the

at him, hesitantly, “Should I change into something

disrespectful when meeting his friends?

“If you

change, 111 wait for you,” Howard said,

Gwendolyn replied. “Then I’ll go upstairs and put on a dress.”

the stairs with a

living room were Howard and

this food

can enjoy it yourself,” Howard said with

as a horse. I don’t need all these special dishes, I made

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