Chapter 198

After wrapping up their business discussion, Nathan tentatively asked, “So, what’s your plan now that Selina’s back, Howard? I heard the Hamilton family practically forced her to study abroad. It wasn’t like she intentionally left you”

Howard and Selina were together in the same car at the car crash. Howard was critically injured, while Seline was unscathed. The Hamilton family whisked Selina abroad when the doctors declared Howard’s disability,

It sure seemed heartless and cold–blooded.

“Oh, is that ro? Howard sneered with disdain.

Nathan slapped his cheek, regretting his choice of words. “I misspoke. But Howard, you’d grow attached to a dog after so many years, let alone a person, right? We all thought you and Selina would end up together.”

By all counts, whether it was family background, personal virtues, or emotional foundation, Howard and Selina seemed destined for each other.

in circles like theirs, marriages were often strategic alliances. Why not choose someone with whom you shared a childhood and

mutual affection?

Who else would Howard choose if not Selina?

“You all are blind,” Howard coldly stated.

“Fine, I hope you’re not acting out of

and murky

to have Howard pick you up and drop you off daily. Mark your territory! Otherwise, those little temptresses will have their

Gwendolyn nodded obediently.

for the ride. It’s getting late. You better head

“Sure.”

you get home.

gone, the smile faded from Gwendolyn’s face. Howard had promised to pick her up after work that morning, but in the

garage and

hadn’t come

quiet with Marina

the door beh

mind heavy with thoughts, Gwendolyn retreated to her room on the second floor and closed the door

cheeks, and the words “post–traumatic stress disorder from the car accident” echoed in her mind, haunting her She went through her

been in the car with Howard during

hours, the car engine shutting off pierced the quiet Footsteps approached her

asleep?” Howard’s deep, pleasant

have been tired from work.

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