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 no

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

like a drawn sword. He allowed her to spark

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

words. And Howard was no exception in the face of

it, he murmured, his breath hot against her

at his shirt, her breathing quick and

life, she wanted to be reckless,

want to have

to be real husband and wife.

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

with his aloof scent. The overly sweet smell that belonged to Selina quietly dissipated as

lips and tongues entwined,

and hanging off her body. He kissed down her perfect neck, his long fingers tracing her

flushed red, and she

nervous, her lips

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

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

Chapter 200

he whispered almost inaudibly. His body tensed with desim yet teetering on the edge of reason, and he called for a pause

first time to be more

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fluttered, a mix of relief and an

be because Selina was back?

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

Gwendolyn looked at

with a stoic face, his words laced with

for the meaning to sink

protest, allowing him to handjob with her

head 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 ever, enveloping her.

night wore on.

the bed while Howard was satisfied, his voice husky with satisfaction, “Tll be late at the

Jarvis’s

I can’t miss

need to attend a child’s christening. It was already considerate of him to appear. “It’s alright, Mr.

call her, chatting about family matters and reminding

decline such hospitality, Gwendolyn accepted the invitation.

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