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

bitterness and insecurity, Gwendolyn shook her head. There was no need for

fiercely, pressing her soft body against his. Her innocent yet passionate kiss set the night ablaze.

sword. He allowed her to spark the fire and

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

refuse such words. And Howard was

his breath hot

at his shirt, her breathing

her life, she wanted to be

to have you.”

to be real husband and

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

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

and tongues entwined, battling for

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

cheeks flushed red, and she struggled to

her

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

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

Chapter 200

desim yet teetering on the edge of reason, and he called for a pause

to be more than just a hurried disappointment.

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and an inexplicable sense of loss washing over her,

because Selina was back?

his, his voice low and

at him, puzzled.

with a stoic face, his words laced with

moment for the meaning to sink in, and heat flared across her skin.

protest, allowing him to

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

wore on.

“Tll be late at the Lopez’s baby’s christening tomorrow. I’ve told Cliff

of Jarvis’s fraud trial?”

I can’t miss it.”

child’s christening. It was already considerate of

day. Eve would call her, chatting about

to decline such hospitality, Gwendolyn accepted the invitation.

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