Chapter 199

Gwendolyn lay in bed, her body ngid with tension, her fiets clenched tightly beneath the sheets

What intimate gesture could have left the scent of Selinas perfume lingering in the air?

A war, moist sensation began to form at the comers of her eyes

But she dared not ask for confirmation.

As she sensed toward rising to leave. Gwendolyn mustered up courage and grabbed his arm

“Mr. Chadwick.” Her soft and sandy voice rang out as she sat up and wrapped her arms firmly around his muscular torso

Howard turned to face her in the darkness, a light chuckle escaping him.

“I thought you were just going to keep faking sleep,” he said, his voice gentle and enticing as his long fingers caressed her smooth skin Gwendolyn boldly stood on the bed, her stance elevated as she reached out and wrapped her arms around Howard’s neck

Their eyes met

In that position, the air was thick with the unspoken promises between them.

Gwendolyn pursed her lips tight, the discomfort in her heart nearly unbearable.

She was tom between the fear of confronting him about Selina and the fierce desire to trust Howard.

The struggle within her was almost maddening.

Suddenly, her eyes, clear and glistening, filled with a reckless determination as she defiantly met Howard’s questioning gaze. “Mr Chadwick, my hand is nearly healed ”

Her statement was direct

The air between them hung heavy for a moment.

Howard’s hands clung onto her slim waist, his eyes getting darker. “Gwendolyn, do you get what you’re saying?”

“I do,” she whispered, her voice barely audible.

That night, they had come so close to crossing a line

He had said he wouldn’t hold back again once her hand was better.

“Gwendolyn, Im giving you another chance. Think it over, his voice had grown hourse with restraint, his body a testament to his self–control

by her bitterness and insecurity, Gwendolyn shook her head. There

pressing her soft body against his. Her

a drawn sword. He allowed her to spark the fire and stir up the

lightly bit at his lip, her eyes shimmering with emotion, her voice tender. “Mr.

could refuse such words. And Howard was no exception in the

he murmured, his breath hot against her skin.

clutched at his shirt, her

once in her life, she wanted to be reckless, to

to have you.”

wanted them to be real

the tension between them. Howard turned the tables, his overwhelming presence pinning her down upon the

bedroom, with its delicate and elegant fragrance, mixed with his aloof scent. The overly sweet smell

entwined, battling

dress was pulled down, leaving it crumpled and hanging off her body. He kissed down her perfect

cheeks flushed red, and she struggled to keep

her lips trembling

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intoxicating aura, his fingers lightly tracing circles on her belly “You know, might end up making a baby

lay sprawled on the bed, her hat fanned out, her eyes wide and

Chapter 200

His body tensed with desim yet

to be more than

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a mix of relief and an inexplicable sense of loss washing

because Selina was back?

her left hand in his, his voice low

at

tonight,” he said with a stoic face, his words laced with an

the meaning to sink in,

him to handjob

away, she closed her eyes, refusing to meet his intense gaze or to see the sensuality of his expression. His muffled groans were clearer

wore on.

voice husky with satisfaction, “Tll be late at the Lopez’s baby’s

Jarvis’s fraud trial?” Gwendolyn

can’t miss

his stature didn’t need to attend a child’s christening. It was already considerate of him to appear. “It’s alright, Mr. Chadwick. I can take care of

about family matters and reminding her of

hospitality,

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