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 was no need for further

his. Her

her to spark the fire

her eyes shimmering with emotion, her voice tender.

words. And Howard was

his breath

at his shirt, her breathing

her life, she wanted to be reckless,

to have you.”

wanted them to be

turned the tables, his overwhelming presence pinning her down upon

mixed with his aloof scent. The overly sweet smell

lips and tongues entwined, battling

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

she struggled to keep

was nervous, her lips

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note of desire, creating an intoxicating aura, his fingers lightly

sprawled on the bed, her hat fanned out, her eyes wide and questioning as she looked up

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tensed with desim yet teetering on the edge of reason, and he

their first time to be more than

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eyelashes fluttered, a mix of relief and an inexplicable

hesitation be because Selina was back?

her left hand in his, his

Gwendolyn looked at him, puzzled.

said with a stoic face, his words laced

for the meaning to sink

allowing him to handjob with her hand

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

night wore on.

voice husky with satisfaction, “Tll be late at the Lopez’s baby’s christening tomorrow. I’ve told Cliff

it because of Jarvis’s fraud trial?” Gwendolyn

can’t miss it.”

child’s christening. It was already considerate of him to appear. “It’s alright, Mr. Chadwick. I can take care of myself. You handle your

call her, chatting about family matters and reminding her of the

hospitality, Gwendolyn accepted the invitation.

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