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

and insecurity, Gwendolyn shook her head. There was

his.

He allowed her to spark the fire and stir up the

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

Howard was no exception in the

it, he murmured, his breath hot

clutched at his shirt, her breathing quick

to be

want to

wanted them to be real husband and wife.

between them. Howard turned the tables, his overwhelming presence pinning her

delicate and elegant fragrance, mixed with his aloof scent. The overly sweet smell that belonged to Selina quietly dissipated

and tongues entwined, battling

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

flushed red, and she struggled

her lips trembling

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lightly tracing circles on her belly “You know,

her eyes wide and questioning as she looked

Chapter 200

know he whispered almost inaudibly. His body tensed with desim

time to be more than

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a mix of relief and an inexplicable sense of loss washing over her,

be because Selina was

his, his voice low and suggestive.

at him, puzzled.

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

for the meaning to sink in,

allowing him to handjob with her

refusing to meet his intense gaze or to see the sensuality of his expression. His muffled

night wore on.

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

Jarvis’s fraud

I can’t miss it.”

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 care of myself. You handle your

would call her, chatting about family matters

to decline such hospitality,

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