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

body against his. Her innocent yet passionate kiss

sword. He allowed her to

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

words. And Howard was no exception in the

regret it, he murmured, his breath hot against her

clutched at his shirt, her breathing

once in her life, she wanted to be reckless, to

want to have

them to be real husband and wife.

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

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

and tongues entwined, battling for

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

flushed red, and she struggled to keep up.

was nervous, her lips trembling

10:45

His voice held a note of desire, creating an intoxicating aura, his fingers lightly tracing circles on

eyes wide and questioning as

Chapter 200

know he whispered almost inaudibly. His body tensed with desim yet teetering on the edge

be more than just a hurried disappointment.

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relief and an inexplicable

be because Selina

took her left hand in his, his

at him, puzzled.

a stoic face, his

the meaning to sink in, and heat

didn’t protest, allowing him to

or to see the sensuality of

night wore on.

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

it because of Jarvis’s fraud trial?” Gwendolyn

I can’t

understood that a man of his stature didn’t need to attend a child’s christening. It was already considerate of

day. Eve would call her, chatting about family matters and

hospitality, Gwendolyn accepted the invitation.

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