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 thought

kissed him fiercely, pressing her soft body against his. Her innocent yet passionate

allowed her to spark the fire and stir up

lip, her eyes shimmering with emotion, her voice tender. “Mr. Chadwick,

was

it, he murmured, his breath hot against

at his shirt, her breathing

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

to have you.”

them to be real husband and

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

with his aloof scent. The overly sweet smell that belonged to

entwined, battling for dominance.

her body. He kissed down

cheeks flushed red, and she struggled to

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 baby

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

Chapter 200

arent foolproof, you know he whispered almost inaudibly. His body tensed with desim yet teetering on the edge of reason, and

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fluttered, a mix of relief and an inexplicable

be because Selina

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

at him, puzzled.

a stoic face,

the meaning to sink in, and heat

didn’t protest, allowing him to

meet his intense gaze or to

wore on.

lay stiff and flushed in the bed while Howard was satisfied, his voice husky with satisfaction, “Tll be late at the Lopez’s baby’s christening tomorrow. I’ve told Cliff to take you

because of Jarvis’s fraud

can’t miss

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

would call her, chatting about family

such hospitality, Gwendolyn

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