Chapter 188

“Just grab a beer and join in, Gwendolyn! No need to be shy!”

Gwendolyn found herself in a bind, her eyes darting toward Howard with a silent plea for rescue. She really was at a loss

“Mr. Chadwick…”

“You can’t tum down good company, Howard said softly

With no other cholce, Gwendolyn resigned herself to the situation.

The pair of champagne flutes were already filled with a light ale, which was just enough for a quick sip.

“Cheers!”

Her lips pursed with nerves, Gwendolyn clutched the champagne flute and looked over at Howard. Howard guided her hand around his arm, his eyes locked on hers.

At that moment, Gwendolyn felt a sudden surge of confidence, her eyes fluttering shut as she took a sip of the champagne.

It was a sharp and tingling sensation.

The liquid made its way down her throat, but the warmth it left was sweet.

wedding night had lacked ceremony, the clinking of

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A whimsical thought crossed Gwendolyn, perhaps the champagne was

arm still raised, gazing through

room chuckled

take anything so seriously, not even back in

he’s

shy. Gwendolyn, We’re all easy to get

Ryan sat to the side, scoffing, “Looks like you’ve totally erased your ex from

remark shifted the

missing a beat, Ryan stood up.

pick up? Everyone’s already here.”

families. The Gonzalez family might not mean much in Bayridge

expression, explaining to Howard and Gwendolyn, “He’s probably acting up again. Don’t mind him. He’s got too much pride,

disdain, perhaps

wrist gently and said, “If you don’t want to stay, we can

“But…”

for him to

chat more with them? I’m fine sitting here. It’s all quite fascinating to me.”

was considering Howard’s

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