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

shook her head. There was no need for further

body against his. Her innocent yet passionate kiss set the

sword. He allowed her to spark the fire and

shimmering with emotion, her voice tender. “Mr. Chadwick, I

was

murmured, his

her breathing quick

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

to have you.”

be real husband and wife.

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

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

tongues entwined,

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

she

was nervous, her lips

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

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

Chapter 200

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

time to be more than just

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eyelashes fluttered, a mix of relief and an inexplicable sense of loss washing

hesitation be because Selina

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

Gwendolyn looked at him,

it’ll be of good use tonight,” he said with a stoic face, his words

to sink in, and heat flared across her

protest, allowing him to handjob with

meet his intense gaze or to see the sensuality of his

night wore

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

Jarvis’s

can’t

of 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

would call her, chatting about family matters and

to decline such hospitality,

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