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.

him fiercely, pressing her soft body against his. Her innocent

He allowed her to

lightly bit at his lip, her eyes shimmering with emotion,

such words. And Howard was no exception

murmured, his breath hot against

her

wanted to be reckless, to grasp

want to have

to be real husband and wife.

all the tension between them. Howard turned the

elegant fragrance, mixed with his aloof scent. The overly sweet smell that belonged to

entwined, battling

pulled down, leaving it crumpled and hanging off her body. He kissed down her perfect neck, his long

flushed red, and she

her

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fingers lightly tracing circles on her belly “You know, might end up

lay sprawled on the bed, her hat fanned out, her eyes wide and questioning as she looked up at him, clearly puzzled

Chapter 200

know he whispered almost inaudibly. His body tensed with desim yet teetering on the edge

time to be more than just a hurried

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fluttered, a mix of relief and an inexplicable sense of

his hesitation be because Selina was

her left hand in his, his voice

Gwendolyn looked at him, puzzled.

it’ll be of good use tonight,” he said with a

to sink in, and heat flared across her skin.

protest, allowing him to

intense gaze or to see the sensuality of his expression. His muffled groans were clearer than

night wore

his voice husky with satisfaction, “Tll be

Jarvis’s

can’t

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

call her, chatting about family matters and reminding her of

to decline such hospitality, Gwendolyn accepted

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