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

Gwendolyn shook her head. There was no

soft body against his. Her innocent yet passionate kiss set the night

drawn sword. He allowed her to spark the

bit at his lip, her eyes shimmering with emotion,

refuse such words. And Howard was no

regret it, he murmured, his breath hot

at his shirt, her breathing quick and shallow.

to

to have

to be real husband and

turned the tables,

fragrance, mixed with his aloof scent. The overly sweet smell that belonged to Selina quietly dissipated as if it had never been there.

and tongues entwined, battling

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

flushed red, and she

nervous, her lips trembling

10:45

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

her eyes wide and questioning as she looked

Chapter 200

foolproof, you know he whispered almost inaudibly. His body tensed with desim yet

be

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a mix of relief and an inexplicable sense of

because

his, his voice low and suggestive. “It’s healed, hasn’t

at him, puzzled.

a stoic

moment for the meaning to sink in, and

didn’t protest, allowing him to handjob with her

away, 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

in the bed while Howard was satisfied, his voice husky with satisfaction, “Tll be late at the Lopez’s baby’s christening tomorrow.

because of Jarvis’s fraud trial?”

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understood that a man of his stature didn’t need to attend a child’s christening. It was already considerate

Eve would call her, chatting about family matters

decline such hospitality, Gwendolyn accepted the invitation.

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