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 thought

soft body against his. Her innocent yet passionate kiss set

sword. He allowed her to

lip, her eyes shimmering with emotion, her voice

was no exception in the face of Gwendolyn.

don’t regret it, he murmured, his breath hot

clutched at his shirt, her breathing quick and

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

want to have

be

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

overly sweet smell that belonged to Selina quietly dissipated as if it had never

tongues entwined,

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

flushed red, and she struggled

her

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His voice held a note of desire, creating an intoxicating aura, his fingers lightly tracing circles on her belly “You know, might end up making a

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

Chapter 200

he whispered almost inaudibly. His body tensed with desim yet teetering

wanted their first time to be more than

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and an inexplicable sense of loss washing over

his hesitation be because

hand in his, his

looked at him,

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

to sink in, and heat flared across her skin.

protest, allowing him to handjob with

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

night wore

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

Jarvis’s fraud trial?” Gwendolyn

I can’t miss it.”

attend a child’s christening. It was already considerate of him to appear. “It’s alright, Mr. Chadwick. I can take care of

every day. Eve would call her, chatting about family matters and reminding her of the christening.

hospitality, Gwendolyn accepted the invitation.

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